Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university
CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA qualification
Prior full-time accounting experience with a focus on taxation
Strong understanding of transactional accounting and GAAP-based financial reporting
Proficient in accounting/tax software like Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, or CCH Axcess
Demonstrated ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks effectively
Strong work ethic with a collaborative attitude
Responsibilities
Work with diverse clients, including startups and high net worth families
Participate in various accounting and tax projects
Prepare business, individual, and trust income tax returns
Research and analyze complex tax issues
Assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions
Respond to routine tax notices
Multi-task and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
Benefits
Dynamic work environment
Significant growth opportunities
Direct interaction with company leaders
Opportunities for annual advancement based on performance
Collaborative company culture
Full Job Description
Tax Associate
Key Responsibilities:
Work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families;
Participate in accounting and tax projects;
Prepare business, individual and trust income tax returns;
Research and analyze complex tax issues;
Assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions;
Respond to routine tax notices;
Be able to multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry.
Prosperity Partners provides a dynamic work environment, significant growth opportunities, and opportunity to work directly with company leaders. Candidates that work hard, enhance company culture, bring a positive attitude and behave ethically have excellent opportunities for annual advancement. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office two days per week.
Qualifications:
Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university;
CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification;
Prior accounting experience via full-time employment. A strong interest in taxation is important;
Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports;
Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred;
Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface;
A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude;
Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments;
Effective verbal and written communication skills;
Availability to work in the office at least 2 days per week.
