Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, PLC is seeking a motivated Full Time Tax Associate for our Johnson City office with experience in federal and state taxes, payroll and accounting. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Demonstrates a commitment to preparing a high quality product with timely preparation, aware of deadlines

·         Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles of tax law and standardized tax preparation procedures 

·         Provide Accounting related Consulting Services to clients

·         Communicate with Co-Workers, Management, Clients & Others in a courteous and professional manner

·         Conform with and abide by all Firm, Federal & State Regulations, Policies, Work Procedures & Instructions

·         Demonstrate an understanding of simple financial statements and general accounting

·         Exhibit an understanding and proficiency in multiple levels of tax reporting, i.e. (sales, payroll, business, etc.)

·         Exhibit an understanding of the various software utilized in the Tax Department

·         Ability to prepare a complete and organized work paper file

Education and Experience Required:

·         At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

·         1-2 years Tax experience, preferably in public accounting   

• Manage and mentor members of Tax teams to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement
• Review and manage tax engagements
• Assume full responsibility for directing large engagements and special assignments
• Supervise the assignment of duties to, and the training of, staff and senior accountants assigned to engagements
• Monitor and manage time budgets for the office
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the Tax process
• Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency
• Demonstrate an understanding of business issues relating to complex transactions
• Work and communicate effectively with clients to enhance their understanding of business and tax issues
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to the tax team
• Review and correspond with the IRS and Department of Revenue as it relates to audits and notifications. 
• Demonstrate an awareness of firm software packages and the ability to use such software effectively and efficiently
• Self-Directed, Autonomous, Ambitious
• Exceptional and proactive communicator (verbal & written)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s degree in accounting preferred
• Current CPA license required
• 3 years or more of experience in preparing and reviewing individual, partnership and corporate tax returns.
• Prior Public Accounting Experience, required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Ability to review individual and/or entity tax returns 
• Exhibit a deeper understanding of tax law and the ability to research more complex tax matters 
• Demonstrate a commitment to producing a high quality product 

• Provide tax-related consulting services to clients 
• Exhibit an understanding of the various software's utilized in the Tax Department and the ability to assist others with software functions

• Ability to prepare a complete and organized work paper file through review and/or preparation 
• Maintain relationships with clients to facilitate tax return preparation 
• Contributes to team success both through technical proficiency and leadership skills 

 Education and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 
• 2-3 years of tax experience in public accounting 
• CPA license preferred

Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated Audit and Tax Associate to join our team.  You will play a key part in both our audit and tax practices.  During tax season, you will assist with preparing returns, while outside of that period, you will engage in audit field work and financial reporting tasks.  This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad skillset and gain invaluable experience across multiple disciplines of public accounting.

Responsibilities: 

  Tax Responsibilities (Primary Focus during Tax Season)

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual, partnerships, and corporations,
• Research complex tax issues and assist with tax planning strategies,
• Interact with clients to gather necessary financial information and answer tax-related questions,
• Maintain accurate and organized records of tax-related data.

  Audit Responsibilities (Primary Focus outside of Tax Season)

• Assist in planning and executing financial statement audits and other assurance engagements,
• Perform substantive and control testing procedures,
• Help prepare client financial statements and related footnotes,
• Document audit findings and support audit conclusions with clear workpapers,
• Collaborate with senior staff to ensure engagement deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA License preferred,
• Three plus years of recent public accounting experience, including some exposure to both audit and tax work,
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant tax laws,
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations by planning and completing audits; identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective management and accounting operation systems; recommending improvements

Job Duties:

• Exhibit a deeper understanding of audit standards, and able to interpret complex standards
• Exhibit an advanced knowledge and understanding of audit department software and to be able to assist others with software functions
• Proficient at preparing and reviewing complete and organized work papers, specifically focused on complex topics
• Have the ability to apply auditor judgement in reaching conclusions, adept at reviewing work papers of Associates and Senior Associates
• Able to complete complex financial statements and more detailed footnotes
• Able to prioritize assigned duties to meet deadlines.  Able to formulate a time budget and adhere to it in performing an engagement
• Act as the primary contact for a client, keeping an open channel to request documents and holding regular conferences to discuss status and findings as the engagement progresses
• Protects company reputation by keeping information confidential
• Contributes to team results by helping others accomplish related job results where needed

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years Experience
• Prior experience in auditing Governmental, Non Profit Organizations and/or Employee Benefit Plans, preferred
• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA License preferred