Tax Associate - Accounting Methods

How you will contribute:

• Work with a team of Accounting Methods specialist to identify and implement accounting method changes for businesses
• Prepare Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method, and attachments
• Prepare workpapers and calculate Sec. 481(a) and current year Schedule M adjustments for client engagements
• Prepare client deliverables
• Communicate with clients and coordinate obtaining necessary client information
• Research and prepare memoranda on tax issues using tax research services, with input from other team members
• Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge/research to client situations
• Handle multiple tasks to meet internal and external deadlines
• Support Managers, Directors and Partners in practice development, developing budgets and client proposals
• Assist in developing new accounting method changes, including templates, memos and distribution systems

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly regarding independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment required

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Accounting or related field required, Masters Degree preferred
• 1-2 years public accounting and/or corporate experience in a tax environment preferred
• Strong skills in research and writing preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate required
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principals required
• Previous experience preparing business tax returns and/or income tax provision including computing book/tax adjustments
• Some knowledge preferred of common accounting methods, such as overall methods of accounting, capitalization and depreciation, revenue recognition, inventory/UNICAP and timing of expense deductions
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook required