Tax Senior Associate

Job Description

Keiter Mission:

Help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community.

Keiter Values:

Innovation - Collaboration - Accountability - Relationships

We have:

A large variety of client industries, allowing for diverse day-to-day tax projects

Opportunities for building close relationships with your clients

An open mind for new ideas and methodologies

Programs for continuing professional education and career development

Numerous niche service and industry teams to join that match your unique skills and interests

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Flexible work environment to support your unique professional and personal needs

Community involvement opportunities

You have:

A college degree in accounting

Three years’ experience as an associate in a public accounting firm or equivalent work experience

Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (with preference given to candidates already holding the CPA credential)

The ability to review and prepare income tax returns of all types: C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, and Individual

Knowledge of tax research skills for communicating to clients and documenting client files

A keen eye for strategic business and tax consulting with a focus on tax minimization and risk management including:

Viewing partnership operating agreements to determine allocation of profits and losses

Assisting with merger and acqui9sition analysis/ due diligence

Reviewing client trial balances for book/tax timing differences

Evaluating the propriety of depreciation methods and lives used

Assisting in accounting method changes

Reviewing multi-state operations for state filing requirements

Experience with supervising and training fellow associates

The ability to assist in federal and state controversy work

In this role, you will perform tasks related to functional taxation under the minimal direction of the supervisor, manager, and partners.