What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Associate position at Armstrong Backus & Co LLP?
At Armstrong, Backus & Co., you will gain opportunities for professional advancement and increased industry experience through interaction with a wide-ranging client base, as well as exposure to tax/audit issues that will challenge your abilities. In the Tax Associate or Audit Associate position, you will handle the technical preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and general ledger entries in addition to the analytical assessment of various information and options. As a valued team member, you will take ownership in the entire client process, including planning, performing, and conclusion of your assigned project. This position involves significant interaction with clients and the ability to foster positive relations within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment as well as practice development, involvement in management decisions and exposure to technical issues that will challenge your abilities.
The Tax Associate is exposed to a variety of opportunities, clients, and engagements. There is significant opportunity for advancement in this role.
Qualifications:
CPA candidate is preferred, and a person who enjoys working in a team environment and serving clients and who is looking for advancement opportunities. The ideal candidate will be confident, self-directed, articulate, and goal oriented. In addition, they will enjoy challenges, be able to delegate and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 150 credit hours
- Pursuit of CPA certification
- Strong computer skills, including MS Excel
- Confident, self-directed, and goal oriented
- Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
- Client focused
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
