Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

A typical day as a Tax Senior Associate might include preparing individual, business, and other types of tax returns for clients in various entities and industries. This role involves working with the tax team to ensure all components of the tax process are performed, including tax planning, client interaction, and special tax projects. The associate will be responsible for gathering relevant tax information from clients, analyzing tax situations to ensure maximum tax benefit, developing and communicating solutions to the engagement team and client, and preparing accounting-related reports in a paperless environment. Additionally, the role includes training and mentoring lower-level employees and attending training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.
• 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Well-rounded knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Actively stay 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.

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.
• Developing solutions and communicating those solutions to the engagement team and client.
• Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
• Trains and mentors lower-level employees in the tax department.
• 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: Mid Level