Tax Associate (Fluent in Chinese or Mandarin)
Aprio
About the Role
Aprio is seeking a Tax Associate to join their growing tax practice. This role supports a diverse portfolio of compliance and consulting client engagements. It's an opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to launch a long-term career at a high-growth, nationally recognized, people-first firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply technical tax accounting knowledge to support compliance and consulting client engagements.
- Prepare tax returns including Forms 1065, 1120, 1120-S, and 1040.
- Participate in the tax planning and consultation process for clients.
- Engage in professional development activities, including training sessions and networking events.
- Collaborate closely with senior team members and firm leadership across client engagements.
- Build meaningful professional relationships, including with the Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking client community.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bilingual fluency in Mandarin (or Cantonese) and English required.
- Must be able to communicate professionally with clients in writing, virtually, and in person.
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Research
- Form 1065
- Income Tax Accounting
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of public accounting experience; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
- Some exposure to the preparation of tax returns preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field strongly preferred.
- Strong accounting, analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Willingness to travel on a limited basis.
Leadership Skills:
- Building Relationships
- Adaptability
- Client Focus
- Driving Execution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options