Tax Associate

You are Elliott Davis, a business solutions firm providing tax, assurance, and consulting services to numerous industries, businesses, and individuals. Your daily work revolves around making a positive impact on your customers, your people, and your communities. This mission is the guiding force behind everything you do, from your work to firm culture, focusing on service and volunteerism. You are currently seeking vibrant professionals interested in advancing their careers with one of the top 40 accounting firms in the U.S. At Elliott Davis, the most significant investment is in your people. The firm invites individuals to explore the opportunity of becoming a part of the team. Your Mission, Vision, and Values are as follows: Mission: To provide exceptional service for your people, your customers, and your communities. Vision: Elevate all experiences by caring more. Values: Do the right thing, Service to others, Mutual Respect, Always Getting Better, Quality As a Tax Associate at Elliott Davis, your responsibilities include preparing tax returns for corporations (1120C/1120S), partnerships (1065), individuals (1040), and various other entity types across different industries and tax specialty focus areas. This involves tasks like preparing returns of basic to intermediate complexity, researching and resolving related tax issues, and handling schedules and forms for different entities. Tax Associates at Elliott Davis undergo software and technical training to prepare various entity types and are assigned to the firm-wide New and Experienced preparer pools. The tax resource manager is responsible for assigning work to preparers and ensuring all scheduled work is managed and completed to expectations. Associates are introduced to various entity types and industry groups, allowing them to choose an industry group for technical development and career experience upon promotion. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare tax returns of varying complexity for entities like individuals, corporations, partnerships, estate & gifts, trust, and non-profits. - Identify and reflect potential adjustments due to tax law changes on workpapers and returns. - Assist freshers in addressing tax issues with proposed solutions. - Participate in tax and research assignments for accurate and efficient outcomes. - Manage kickoff calls independently or with minimal support. - Identify opportunities to provide additional services. - Conduct tax research to explore alternatives meeting customer objectives. - Resolve open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements. - Direct and control concurrent assignments to successful completion. Requirements: - Graduate/ PG in Finance or Enrolled Agent. - 1-2 years of recent public accounting experience (U.S. Tax experience preferred). - Ability to read and interpret a complete set of financial statements. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Strong time and work management skills. - Software experience in SurePrep, CCH, and Caseware appreciated. Working Environment: While performing the duties, employees are expected to work in the office, with flexibility granted for remote work on an as-needed basis. Position Type / Expected Billable Hours of Work: Non-Busy Season: 40 hours per week. Busy Season: Extended hours required, not exceeding 65-70 hours per week, four to eight weeks in U.S. offices.,