Tax Associate

Warren Averett is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our team in one of our Gulf Coast offices. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA or be CPA eligible and have 2 or more years of experience.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading CPA and advisory firm, providing a range of services including corporate advisory, technology, and risk solutions. Our employees enjoy a strong sense of camaraderie and a good workplace culture, with opportunities to grow and thrive professionally and personally.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare simple tax returns with minimal supervision, supervise the preparation of simple and moderately complicated income tax returns, and assume primary responsibility in the preparation of complicated tax returns.
• Participate with more experienced personnel in coordinating large client engagements, identification of problems, tax law and computer model analysis, and helping clients determine optimal strategies.
• Perform intermediate level tasks with minimal supervision.
• Review and supervise entry-level work performed by others.
• Perform Service/Job Manager responsibilities.
• Communicate with client personnel.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and assigned projects.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in support of all Firm policies and procedures to promote teamwork and loyalty.
• Recognize and inform appropriate superior of clients' problems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Have CPA or be CPA eligible.
• Knowledge of and ability to research Federal, State, and Local tax codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of effective supervision of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in working with staff and clients.

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote, and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive salary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person