August 2027 Tax Staff - Lexington
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert is a leading accounting and consulting firm in the U.S., offering advisory, assurance, and tax services to clients across various industries. The firm emphasizes creating shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise, with a client-first approach. Cherry Bekaert is committed to fostering an environment where employees can pursue growth and development, supporting their personal and professional journeys. As a Tax Staff, the individual will engage in a wide array of tax engagements under the guidance of experienced accounting professionals, serving diverse clients and continuously developing their tax knowledge.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
- Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel
- Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles
Nice To Haves
- Masters preferred
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Engage and serve clients from various industries
- Communicate with project in-charges and clients
- Develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns
- Prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns
- Research fundamental tax issues using online tools
- Prepare and organize workpapers for client files
- Perform other essential duties as needed
Benefits
- Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
- The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
- A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
- Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
- Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
- Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
- competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm
- annual bonus
- medical, dental, and vision care
- disability and life insurance
- generous Paid Time Off
- retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
