Tax Associate

KSDT•Sunrise, FL

16d

About The Position

KSDT, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Accounting and Tax Firms and by the South Florida Business Journal as a Best Place to Work, is entering a new phase of growth through its partnership with Ascend. The firm maintains a culture that prioritizes a fun and creative environment, minimizes internal politics, and emphasizes work-life balance. KSDT seeks motivated individuals eager for career advancement and the opportunity to grow with a rapidly scaling firm, offering accessible mentorship and development from partners and knowledgeable professionals. In September 2025, KSDT joined Ascend, a move designed to foster innovation and growth with shared resources. Ascend aims to transform the public accounting experience by addressing common challenges like rigid hierarchies and work-life balance issues. They support accounting and finance professionals by championing professional and personal fulfillment, ensuring work-life harmony, and providing a nurturing network and robust resources. Ascend, backed by Alpine Investors, is building a platform for regional accounting firms, enabling them to remain independent while leveraging the resources of a Top 25 firm for growth. Ascend offers access to growth capital, talent acquisition and training, quality management resources, advanced technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a leadership system, and modernized equity incentives to help firms overcome industry challenges and achieve their full potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular emphasis on Excel
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen and respond thoughtfully.
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage deadlines, work under pressure, and juggle multiple assignments efficiently.
Flexibility to work on a wide variety of client engagements.
Basic knowledge of federal and state tax compliance requirements.
Team-oriented mindset with a desire to contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Commitment to exceptional client service and a proactive approach to exceeding expectations.
Proven ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships
Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public accounting firm is preferred
Experience with UltraTax, Accounting CS, and QuickBooks is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare federal and state tax returns for corporations, individuals, and partnerships, exercising professional judgment to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions.
Research tax regulations and legislation to support return accuracy and planning efforts.
Maintain and organize documentation that supports calculations within tax returns.
Reconcile book-to-tax differences, including detailed analysis of income and expenses.
Review and analyze depreciation schedules to determine proper treatment for new and disposed fixed assets.
Project future tax liabilities to help formulate strategic client tax planning recommendations.
Communicate with clients regarding required information, deadlines, and return status while keeping internal teams informed.
Identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services to clients.
Actively participate in firm-sponsored professional development, such as coaching and continuing education.
Develop relationships with client management teams and contribute insights to internal publications or tax updates.
Perform other related duties and assist on projects as needed.