Tax & Assurance Associate

Current • Arlington, VA

14d • Remote

About The Position

As a tax associate, you will provide tax and consulting services such as preparing federal and state tax returns, researching relevant tax issues, and communicating their impact on clients’ businesses. Additional responsibilities include preparing year-end tax projections and learning to develop and deliver tax planning strategies. As an audit associate, you will provide services related to planning assurance engagements and preparing financial statements, conducting testing procedures, identifying and assisting in the resolution of client issues, and other financial reporting matters.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Accounting
• Solid academic performance and achievement in relevant areas of study

Nice To Haves

• Technical accounting knowledge
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently
• Effective time management skills
• Relevant internship or work experience is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide tax and consulting services
• Prepare federal and state tax returns
• Research relevant tax issues
• Communicate the impact of tax issues on clients' businesses
• Prepare year-end tax projections
• Develop and deliver tax planning strategies
• Provide services related to planning assurance engagements
• Prepare financial statements
• Conduct testing procedures
• Identify and assist in the resolution of client issues
• Handle other financial reporting matters

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree