Tax Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Associate

Schriber Springer & Cockburn, LLP

Austin, Texas

We seek a Tax Associate with a minimum of two years of public accounting experience to join our established Austin practice. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing tax, accounting, business, and financial skills and a commitment to continued professional growth.

Who Are We?

Schriber Springer & Cockburn is an Austin-based public accounting firm focused primarily on taxation and strategic planning. Our management team has served Austin's business and investment community since 1982.

Our clients are individuals and businesses drawn from a wide range of industries and fields, including technology, oil and gas, real estate and professional services, as well as successful small business owners, technology executives, and high-net-worth individuals.

Our Tax Associate Will

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns, with an emphasis on partnership, corporate, and individual taxation.
• Assist with forecasting and estimating federal and state tax liabilities.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of tax compliance and tax consulting while gaining broad exposure to public accounting and client service.
• Research tax issues and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions to help ensure compliance and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Participate in continuing education and other professional development opportunities in tax, accounting, and related areas.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive client and firm information and exercise sound professional judgment and discretion.

The Successful Candidate

• Has passed the CPA exam or is actively working toward CPA licensure.
• Is committed to developing strong tax and accounting skills, including taxation of investments, trial balance preparation, asset depreciation and amortization, and capital account maintenance.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with clients, other professionals, and team members.
• Has completed a minimum of two spring/fall tax seasons in a public accounting firm.
• Works independently, manages competing priorities effectively, and approaches deadlines with a sense of respectful urgency.
• Maintains a positive attitude and sense of humor, particularly when the pace gets demanding.
• Has strong tax software, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat skills.
• Is able and willing to work extended hours during peak tax seasons.

Why Us?

• We value balance. Public accounting can be demanding, particularly during tax season. We support our team through those busy periods while creating an environment where people can build rewarding careers without sacrificing the things that matter most outside of work.
• We take our work seriously. We are committed to providing high-quality tax services that serve our clients within the requirements of applicable tax statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions.
• We build careers. We invest in training, resources, and continuing education and provide our associates with exposure to a broad range of tax compliance and planning work. Associates have opportunities to work directly with clients and to contribute their individual knowledge and experience.
• We build relationships. We serve our clients with enthusiasm and professionalism year after year, allowing us to develop lasting relationships with the individuals and businesses we serve.

Benefits Include

• Possible flexible work arrangements
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of employee premiums paid by the firm
• Fifteen days of paid time off and ten paid holidays each year
• CPE tuition and expense reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

We are a drug-free workplace.