Tax Associate (100% Remote OR Hybrid if Local)

Company: Navigator Recruiting
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Tax Associate (100% Remote)
Public Accounting - Growing & Fun Local CPA Firm
$55,000 - $75,000
Boulder, CO

Navigator Recruiting client is a local fast-growing progressive Boulder CPA firm of 55 full-time staff. The partners are concerned for employees' well-being and the office is a fun place to come to work every day. The firm was also set up on Zoom before COVID and the firm is accustomed to having employees working remotely or in a hybrid arrangement. There are challenging tax returns to prepare and review. The firm offers an excellent growth opportunity and a complete benefits package, including major medical health coverage, a 401k with a 3% match, 160 hours of PTO and a bonus.

TAX ASSOCIATE DESCRIPTION:
Our client is seeking a Tax Associate who has an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to get things done. The Tax Associate willbe responsible for tax return preparation including supporting work papers for individuals, C-corporations, S-corporations,and partnerships. The associate will also be responsible for identifying and resolving technical tax issues, researching andconsulting on various tax projects, responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities, and carrying out other projectsas assigned. It is critical to be able to work well in a team environment and to be able to give and receive coaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Prepare and review complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including C-corporations, S-corporations, and partnerships
--- Prepare and review complex U.S. and state individual income, gift, and estate tax returns
--- Complete preparation with a high degree of accuracy
--- Timely advising supervisor of progress and projected variances
--- Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and researchtax matters
--- Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices
--- Performing quarterly estimates and file extensions
--- Assisting in the projection of year-end filings

QUALIFICATIONS:
--- 1-3 years of experience in public accounting with emphasis in taxation
--- A demonstrated level of high performance in academics and extracurricular activities
--- CPA or CPA candidate
--- Ability to give and receive constructive criticism
--- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
--- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
--- High level proficiency with office technology and software
--- Strong technical skills in accounting and taxation concepts, review experience a plus

BENEFITS:
--- Competitive salary based on market research
--- Potential 10% annual bonus - historically, this has always been paid and the percentage goes up for senior managers
--- 401(k) match - 50% match, up to 3% for one year tenure employees
--- Health Insurance - employees are 100% covered by company
--- Elective dental, vision, accident, hospital confinement, and short-term disability insurances
--- Wellness Savings Account - employer contribution
--- Health Savings Account - employer contribution
--- Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
--- 160 hours of PTO annually
--- 10 annual holidays
--- Every other Friday off in the summer
--- Downtown Boulder office with parking & Eco Pass
--- CPA materials and exam as well as CPE costs covered
--- Hybrid Remote Work Model - different for each team and continually being tweaked by teams
--- Full office and at-home work set up

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