Tax Associate

Company: Michael Driver, CPA
Position Title: Tax Associate
Job Classification: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Pay Range: Starting at $60K, as based on experience
Reporting Relationship: Owner, President
Location: Topeka, KS

Primary Accountabilities:

The Tax Associate will prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses including partnerships and corporations, under the guidance of a certified public accountant. The Tax Associate may also assist with various administrative tasks related to tax work.

Major Duties:

• Prepares tax returns, necessary paperwork, reports, and verifies returns.
• Assesses and researches tax issues to identify solutions.
• Evaluates tax regulations, as they apply to clients.
• Keeps track of industry trends and changes related to tax laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with some training in bookkeeping and accounting required. Associates degree or tax preparation training highly preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) year of experience in public accounting, tax accounting or similar, required.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain positive communication skills to best represent the company and clients.
• Demonstrate sound understanding of company’s procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages and office machines.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting of fifteen to twenty (15-20) pounds and pushing of five to twenty (5-20) pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity is required.
• Normal overtime/extended work hours possible during tax seasons.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with staff, clients, and the public.
• The work is primarily onsite, however, there is some flexibility for remote work as the schedule allows.
• This role does have a seasonal component, with the busy season January through May, September, and October.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.