Tax Associate United States

What does a Tax Associate do?

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What the job involves

  • 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.
  • Coordinate with clients and internal teams to gather tax information.

Summed up from 30 recent Tax Associate job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Tax Preparation 4 in 10 postings
  • Tax Laws 2 in 10 postings
  • Bookkeeping 2 in 10 postings
  • Tax Compliance 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

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

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 145 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 30 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 15 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 30 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings

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7,881 open Tax Associate jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $93,300 a year (most between $86k and $105k). See the full salary breakdown

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