Tax Associate

Mission Wealth Management LP•Houston, TX

4h•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Barron’s Top 100 RIA firm and voted Best Places to Work by Fortune, Pacific Coast Business Times, Inc. (Best Workplaces), and Investment News, Mission Wealth is hiring a growth-minded Tax Associate to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate is a Tax professional with a couple of years of experience working in a tax role, possessing ambition, a sense of adventure, and a passion for purpose in life and tax strategy. The Tax Associate provides dedicated support to the tax preparation team and works closely with wealth advisors to provide tax-centric documents and planning support to high-net-worth families. This position requires flexibility, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. Mission Wealth has offered 360-degree wealth management services to affluent families since 2000, utilizing a dynamic planning process to ensure comprehensive financial planning as clients’ lives and needs evolve.

Requirements

a couple of years of experience working in a tax role
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Knowledge of tax laws and concepts
Familiarity with Form 1040 and/or Form 1041
Strong technical skills
Attention to detail and ability to take initiative to meet deadlines
Strong communication skills (written/verbal) and professionalism
Ability to work independently and remain flexible as priorities change
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, detail-oriented
Able to navigate a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Work with a high-performing & growth-oriented team
Speak your mind, have your voice heard, innovate, and streamline existing processes
Grow yourself personally and professionally with the support of your team
Assist with preparing federal and multi-state individual and trust income tax returns.
Learn and effectively utilize tax preparation software to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance the quality of service to clients.
Review documents and tax returns for accuracy.
Perform tax technical research.
Coordinate and communicate with other team members to perform job functions.
Other various assigned projects associated with tax and wealth services.