Associate - Tax Services

This is our entry-level Tax Associate position—ideal for new graduates and candidates with up to ~2 years of relevant tax experience who are excited to learn and grow. An ideal candidate will be motivated by our mission to empower families to take control of their financial lives, live their values with clarity and peace of mind, and actualize their dreams. We seek out a wide range of talented team members who share our values and vision. We value intellectual intensity, collaboration, and compassion.

We are Aspiriant, a leading, independent, 100% employee-owned wealth management firm. Our core values guide us to seek out a broad range of perspectives, talent, and backgrounds to achieve our mission; one where all staff contribute to and share our success. We recognize, respect and value the contributions of each employee, and we strive to cultivate a work environment that strikes an agreeable balance between our professional and personal lives. 

• Collaborative work environment where together we achieve more
• Environment supportive to learning and growing your career
• Continuing education assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus program
• Company contribution up to 95% for health insurance
• Hybrid work arrangement

How you will contribute:

• Prepare individual income tax returns and related workpapers; progressively expand to partnerships, corporations, trusts, foundations, and gift returns.
• Provide aid in preparing responses to tax notices, and gain exposure to audits
• Participate in tax planning and research
• Participate with wealth managers and clients to ascertain, track, and preserve data needed for tax preparation and planning
• Assist with ad hoc projects

Is this you?

An ideal candidate will be motivated by our mission to empower families to take control of their financial lives, live their values with clarity and peace of mind, and actualize their dreams. We seek out a wide range of talented team members who share our values and vision. We value intellectual intensity, collaboration, and compassion. A strategic partner once compared us to “a cocker spaniel.” We like the comparison. While our relationships with clients are professional first and foremost, they are also warm, passionate and genuine.  Like a cocker spaniel. 

 The attributes and talents that lead to success in the role are:

Knowledge:

• Solid foundation in individual taxation from coursework; eagerness to learn entity tax.
• Familiarity with professional tax software/workpaper systems (we will train).
• Interest in wealth management and high net worth client service.

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Abilities:

• Clear written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset; professionalism in client service.

Experience and Education:

We will consider any combination of experience and education which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to acquire the requirements would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent with accounting coursework). 
• Internship or up to 2 years’ experience in tax or public accounting.
• CPA eligibility or sections passed; Master’s in Taxation or MBT.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Primarily sedentary work in an office with minimal distractions; walking throughout the office. Learn and memorize tasks; execute tasks independently; apply knowledge and use judgment to manage situations. Occasionally exert up to ten pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Perform repetitive motions; substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers for computer keyboard operation. Use near visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing documents, operating a computer, and reading. Speak and hear to communicate with team members and clients by phone and in-person.

Aspiriant is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

A diverse and inclusive culture is essential to providing the best to both our clients and our people. Including a variety of perspectives in all that we do is necessary for our innovation and growth. We envision a firm where our people see a community they belong to and an inspiring future…a firm where people can be themselves, learning is limitless, and everyone can thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in and follows Fair Chance Ordinances, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.

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Aspiriant is a Registered Investment Adviser, subject to SEC regulation, and requires all employees (and at times, family members) to disclose securities holding and transactions. There are also restrictions on trading certain securities. Candidates are encouraged to request further information regarding these policies.