Credit Analyst vs Tax Associate

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Pay

Credit Analyst

$107,500 typical, a year

Most Credit Analysts earn $85,000 to $135,500 a year.

From 336 postings that list pay

1,030 open jobs now

Credit Analyst salaries Credit Analyst jobs

Tax Associate

$95,000 typical, a year

Most Tax Associates earn $85,100 to $105,000 a year.

From 293 postings that list pay

7,656 open jobs now

Tax Associate salaries Tax Associate jobs

Credit Analysts typically earn about $12,500 more a year than Tax Associates.

What each one does

Credit Analyst

  • Analyze financial statements and other data to assess borrower creditworthiness.
  • Prepare credit memos and documents to support lending decisions and approvals.
  • Monitor existing credit relationships for compliance and performance.
  • Review and interpret credit agreements and related legal documents.
  • Identify and assess risks associated with new and existing credit transactions.
  • Maintain accurate records of credit files and portfolio information.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Tax Associate

  • Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns.
  • Conduct tax research on new laws and business transactions.
  • Monitor tax calendars to ensure timely filing of documents.
  • Analyze financial data to calculate tax provisions and assets.
  • Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules for tax compliance.
  • Respond to tax notices and assist with audits and inquiries.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Credit Analyst

Asked for in both

  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings

More common in Credit Analyst postings

  • Credit Analysis 7 in 10 postings
  • Underwriting 5 in 10 postings
  • Financial Statements 4 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 3 in 10 postings
  • Credit Management 3 in 10 postings
  • Financial Statement Analysis 2 in 10 postings
  • Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Cash Flow Management 2 in 10 postings

Tax Associate

Asked for in both

  • Microsoft Office 1 in 25 postings

More common in Tax Associate postings

  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Tax Preparation 3 in 10 postings
  • Bookkeeping 1 in 10 postings
  • Tax Laws 1 in 10 postings
  • Tax Planning 1 in 20 postings
  • Tax Compliance 1 in 20 postings
  • Tax Accounting 1 in 35 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Credit Analyst

None stand out in current postings.

Tax Associate

  • H&R Block Income Tax Course 1 in 10 postings
  • CPA 1 in 15 postings

Open jobs

Credit Analyst

Tax Associate

  • Seasonal Tax Preparer

    Plains Land Bank, FLCA
    Pay not stated Mechanicsburg, PA, United States Hybrid
    QuickBooksTax PreparationPayrollTax Compliance
    1 day ago
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  • Seasonal Tax Preparer

    Plains Land Bank, FLCA
    Pay not stated Reedsville, PA, United States Hybrid
    QuickBooksTax PreparationPayrollTax Compliance
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Chambersburg, PA, United States Hybrid
    QuickBooksCPATax PreparationFinancial ReportingPayroll +1
    1 day ago
    Apply

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