Description:

Must have current public accounting experience. CPA preferred.
Local Candidates only, no relocation available.
Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities:
Preparing complicated C-Corp, S-Corp and Partnership tax returns.
Preparing other tax returns during time periods when Tax Staff availability is limited.
Performing detailed review of business entity tax returns prepared by Tax Staff.
Assisting Tax Partners and Managers with tax research and consulting services.
Managing engagement functions delegated by the Tax Partner and/or Tax Manager such as billing, preparation of engagement letters and miscellaneous administrative tasks.
Developing the technical skills needed to perform in capacity as a Tax Senior and demonstrate progression towards being a Tax Manager.
Developing a healthy professional rapport with mid to upper financial personnel through significant client contact.
Interacting directly with clients and their advisors.
Attending client meetings with a supervisor present.
Accounting for ones time and time incurred by their Staff.
Working with administrative staff to increase productivity and plan assembly to ensure timely delivery of returns.
Proactively communicating with supervisors on status of projects and assistance needed.
Thinking proactively about practice development including opportunities to cross sell existing clients as well as identify and bring new clients to AWR.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Understanding of a broad range of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as: provision for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific procedures.
Knowledge of accounting, tax, audit and related business trends.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Ability to review and provide feedback on work prepared by Tax Staff in a professional manner.
The ability to establish a rapport and good communication with clientele.
Ability to gather, organize and summarize information efficiently and effectively.
Ability to adhere to given budgets and time deadlines.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Works on multiple tasks simultaneously with regular interruptions.
Educational & Experience Requirements.
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
Active Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred.
Minimum two years experience; preferably relevant U.S. public accounting experience.

Our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries, comprehensive medical plans, dental coverage, vision coverage, FSA, 410k plan with matching and profit sharing, annual bonuses, CPA bonuses, firm-paid association memberships, free on-site CPE courses, tuition reimbursement, free parking, free gym membership, retail discounts, 5 weeks for paid time off, flexible work schedules, mentor and buddy programs, and bi-annual reviews where you are considered for promotion opportunities.