Our firm is hiring a part-time, on-site Senior Tax Associate located in Alpharetta, Ga. As a Senior Tax Associate, you will support client service through providing support in federal and state tax compliance, quarterly and annual tax provision preparation, responding to IRS notices, performing tax research, and other tax-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years in tax accounting with a strong preference for a degree in Accounting or Tax. Certified Tax Professional is ideal, but not required.

Our goal is to develop personal relationships with clients to ensure meaningful and value-added service – becoming your trusted adviser. We seek relationships where our clients are comfortable with our recommendations and know we do everything possible to consistently help them improve their financial health, while staying compliant with local, state, and federal tax regulations. We want clients to understand, as their financial advocate, we share the burden of our clients' financial management responsibilities, which should free their time for personal priorities.

To accomplish these unique goals we require unique people. Our vision is for team members to feel valued and equipped to make an impact in the lives of our clients; as well as feel supported in their personal roles at home and in the community. We are committed to building our firm with individuals who enjoy a family atmosphere, value recognition as a team member as well as an individual contributor, and naturally exhibit conscientiousness in their approach to their work. We believe our firm is only as good as the people in it. Join a company that values its employees, supports home/family life, and rewards them for a job well done!

Summary

The Senior Tax Associate is responsible for preparing personal, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns for review by the Tax Accountant, CPA, as well as assisting with federal and state tax compliance, quarterly and annual tax provision preparation, respond to IRS notices, tax research, and other tax-related projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Tax Associate will partner with the Tax Accountant, CPA, to support the accounting, tax and business consultative services offered by AFP. This individual will support the Tax Partner by:

• Utilizing client data and industry-specific software (Lacerte) to prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns, extensions, payroll and sales tax return preparation, and estimated tax payments to be reviewed by the Tax Partner.
• Working closely with the Tax Partner to perform research projects in the response to issues arising from client work.
• Preparing/reconciling accounts and maintaining client records as needed to create accurate work product in the areas of bookkeeping, sales taxes, payroll taxes, and other tax related filings.
• Maintaining effective organizational and time management skills.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.
• Processing electronic filing of tax returns
• Tax reporting system data maintenance.

Job Specifications:

• Flexibility to work occasional extended hours during peak busy seasons.
• Candidates should be able to commit to working 20-30 hours per week in our Alpharetta office location. Hours vary depending on the time of year and tax filing deadlines.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive base salary
• 401K with match
• great family-friendly work environment
• Flexible hours you can tailor to your schedule.

Job Types

Part-time, On-site

Pay: $60,000 - $90,000 annually