Tax Associate - Entry Level and Experienced

Growing small CPA firm in Austin, TX metro area that is committed to providing close personal attention to our clients while offering timely and comprehensive accounting services, including tax compliance services, consulting services, and assurance services.

These positions (both entry-level and experienced-level) have great job growth potential and require working closely with colleagues in a tax team environment.  Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of Federal and State Corporate, Partnership, Trust, Estate, and Individual tax returns
• Federal Tax Research
• Keeping current on new federal and state tax matters
• Coordination with Client Accounting and Assurance department in meeting client needs
• Interaction and communications with clients, both verbally and in writing, client meetings, and responding to client inquiries, Internal Revenue Service, and state tax notices
• Planning and projection work
• Establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with co-workers and clients

The candidate MUST have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area
• 0-2 years of tax experience in a public accounting setting for entry-level position
• 3-5 years of tax experience in a public accounting setting for experienced-level position
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivation
• Strong computer skills
• Internal drive to meet deadlines and strong work ethic
• Positive and professional attitude

References are required and a background check will be performed.  All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.