Tax Associate ( 2025)- Bethesda, MD

The Tax Associate will be responsible for preparation of corporate, partnership and individual returns for a middle market client base. This individual will work closely with partners, managers and clients with tax preparation and planning.

Essential Duties:

• Research and consult on various tax engagements.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Responsible for more complex tax return preparation.
• Utilize tax preparation software to prepare and process returns.
• Interact with seniors, managers, partners and clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors and/or Masters in Accounting or Taxation degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must have 150 credit requirement to become CPA certified.
• Knowledge of tax software, specifically ProSystem fx.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with partnership, individual, and corporate returns.
• Some planning and problem solving experience.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to tax returns.
• Frequent local travel to clients and other PKFOD locations may be required.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD

We are only considering individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas.

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