What is a Tax Associate doing? Job description and responsibilities

What does a Tax Associate do?

We are looking for an experienced Tax Associate to join our team. The Tax Associate will provide support to the Tax Department and will be responsible for preparing and filing tax returns, reviewing documents and financial statements, assisting with audits and providing general tax advice. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent problem-solving skills. Additionally, the successful candidate must have experience in tax preparation, tax compliance, and research. If you are a motivated individual that is eager to join a leading tax practice, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities of Tax Associate

1. Prepare and analyze tax returns for individuals, businesses, and other entities.
2. Research and understand complex tax regulations and laws in order to provide clients with the most efficient and accurate advice.
3. Follow up with clients and other professionals to ensure accuracy in the preparation of tax returns.
4. Maintain accurate and organized records of clients’ taxes for future reference.
5. Communicate with clients to ensure that all tax information is accurate and complete.
6. Analyze financial data to identify potential deductions and credits.
7. Manage multiple clients and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
8. Reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
9. Respond to inquiries from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other government agencies.
10. Prepare tax documents for review and filing.