TAX ASSOCIATE
Company: Whittlesey
Location: Hamden
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Associate accountants are supervised by senior tax accountants,
supervisors, managers and partners depending on the level of
engagement. They are usually given less complex tax assignments;
however, they do use a lot of independent judgment. As they gain
experience in the field, they are given more difficult assignments
and greater responsibilities. Usually an Associate Accountant has
less than three year of tax experience.Key
ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates an understanding of fundamental
principles of federal and state tax lawExhibits an understanding of
the levels of authorities, legal precedents, rulings, and
regulationsEffectively applies tax knowledge to individual returns
and less complex business returnsExhibits a desire to understand
business transactions and related issuesProvides research support
to a transaction review processDemonstrates an ability to prepare
individual and business tax returns in a timely and efficient
basisPrepares a completed and organized tax file including
appropriate supporting documentationExhibits an understanding of
computer software used in tax preparation processWorks
independently and shows initiativeStays current on federal and
state tax law mattersAdheres to Firm policies and procedures and to
rules of the AICPARecognizes and pro-actively supports the fact
that the Firm is in the business of providing quality client
serviceAddresses client and supervisor concerns in a timely manner,
including communicating concerns with supervisorQuality is
consistently demonstrated in all aspects of workWillingly
participates in the recruitment of new staffPerforms assignments
within specified hours and assigned due datesKeeps firm and client
information confidentialMaintains the Firm's objective of integrity
and professional compassion by treating others fairly and with
respectDemonstrates professionalism through appearance and
behaviorEducation/ExperienceBachelor Degree in Accounting from an
accredited college or university. No minimum experience required.
Experience in an accounting preferred.Internship preferred. Ability
to communicate both verbally and in writing. Must be able to
multi-task and have excellent organizational and follow-up
abilities. Proven ability to identify problems and develop creative
solutions. Ability to read, speak and write English.
Keywords: Whittlesey, Hamden , TAX ASSOCIATE, Accounting, Auditing , Hamden, Connecticut
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