Tax Associate

About the Role

Fields, Nemec & Co. is looking to add a Tax Associate to their tax department. This role involves performing other functions as needed and requires frequent contact with management and clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in public accounting and enjoy working as part of a close-knit, fast-paced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for clients, including maintaining schedules and appropriate paperwork.
• Periodically prepare state compliance filings, such as authority to do business in new tax jurisdictions and annual report filings.
• Periodically assist with federal and state tax audits and defend positions taken in client tax returns.
• Provide assistance to team members and clients.
• Identify opportunities for client tax savings and make recommendations.
• Research technical issues.
• Understand client businesses.
• Find solutions to complex tax matters and assist in client implementation.
• Prepare tax projections and tax plans for clients.
• Meet charge hour and realization expectations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Foundational understanding of tax law.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities efficiently and in an organized manner.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge seeking with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Background in public accounting is ideal.
• Passion for learning.
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.