Tax Associate

Eide Bailly LLP • Seattle, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Associate role involves preparing individual, business, and other types of tax returns for a diverse client base across various entities and industries. This position collaborates with the tax team on all aspects of the tax process, including planning, client interaction, and special tax projects. The associate will be responsible for gathering necessary client information to ensure accurate tax return preparation, analyzing tax situations to maximize client benefits, and preparing accounting-related reports in a paperless environment. The role also includes attending training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1-3 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Ability to explain details of tax experience and/or the difference between a 1040 and an 1120.
• Knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Actively stays up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
• Able to focus on complex tasks and will quickly understand the firm’s comprehensive compliance processes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual, business, and other types of tax returns for clients in various types of entities and industries.
• Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
• Gathering relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
• Looking at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• life and disability insurance
• lifestyle spending account
• certification incentives
• education assistance
• referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees