Tax Compliance Associate

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform specific steps as stated in work programs and prepares appropriate workpapers to document the procedures done
• Study client history and understand the client needs
• Gathers data from interviews with client personnel or from other sources
• Apply technical tax law with the appropriate level of supervision
• Analyze relevant issues and anticipate possible client responses before presenting questions to the client
• Perform various computations and verifications of documents, data and other information
• Prepare well-organized draft work products that require little re-work
• Deals with relevant government agencies and offices as necessary
• Handle multiple projects and duties simultaneously
• Stay abreast of new tax developments and understand their link to and impact on the business of the client
• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Provide comprehensive, timely performance reviews and give specific and balanced feedback

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• At least two years of experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong organization and follow up skills
• Ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Reliability
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and ensure successful results
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other spreadsheet programs