New Canaan, Connecticut
Tax Associate Job Opening in New Canaan, Connecticut - Summary of Position:
The Tax Associate is responsible for basic tax activities including, but not limited to, tax preparations for corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
Essential Functions:
Prepare corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planning under limited supervision of Manager
Prepare and/or review quarterly and annual information/non-tax returns
Review tax returns and ensure accuracy and completeness
File tax forms electronically for quick processing
If errors found in filing, correct errors until accepted
Remain familiar with IRS guidelines and accounting principles
Assist with various tax audits as necessary
Interact with IRS and state tax agencies to address inquiries
Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time
Complete assignments within timeline and budget
Manage simple individual clients
Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements
Keep ?client team? apprised of any client contact to avoid duplicate requests
Seek opportunities to be chargeable
Seek opportunities to assist with additional projects to increase technical ability
Conduct appropriate and applicable research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy and implementation of specific tax law
Other Functions:
Prepare routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a partner
Work with staff on various tasks on an ad-hoc basis
Assist Associate I with developing understanding of clients
Required Experience:
Bachelor?s degree in accounting or Master?s degree in accounting or taxation or related field
3-5 year?s accounting and tax experience required
Proficiency in use of computers, including use of Microsoft Excel
Understanding of and sensitivity to confidential information
Ability to meet time constraints and client deadlines
Ability to work heavy overtime from January to April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlines
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Takes Initiative, takes ownership for actions, and sets examples for others
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA certified or in process of pursuing
ProSystems FX a plus, QuickBooks and other accounting programs also a plus
Experience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individual
Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Tax Preparation: 3 years
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