Tax Controversy Associate, NY

Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated tax professional to join our team as an associate. We expect our associates to exhibit excellent technical skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Skills Required:
- 1-3 years’ experience in a public accounting firm
- The ability to balance multiple projects at once
- Good technical skills across a broad range of accounting and tax issues
- Top-notch professionalism
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and Tax Accounting software
- Team player
- Seeking a challenge
Responsibilities:
- Dealing with the IRS or State Agencies representing clients under tax audits
- Organize data and track data provided as well as data pending from client
- Uses Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to quantify, manipulate data and build modules\Performs research
- Prepare basic notes to be used in drafting technical memos
- Scheduling projects/engagements based on priorities, due dates, etc. and completing them in a timely manner, avoiding last-minute rush jobs
- Communicates the status of their work to their team internally
- Utilizing your technical knowledge and skills to submit self-reviewed work
- Developing meaningful contact with clients and gaining their confidence
- Participating in the firm’s business development activities
- Adhering to and communicating firm policies and procedures
- Performing other job-related duties as required