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Tax Associate

Prosperity Partners
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Nov 16, 2024
Prosperity Partners ("Prosperity") is a Chicago-headquartered public accounting firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. With offices throughout the United States, we are seeking an energetic tax professional to support our fast-growing business. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb accounting skills, budding leadership qualities and excellent communication and client service skills. The candidate will work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families, and will participate in accounting and tax projects. Candidates will prepare business, individual and trust income tax returns, research and analyze complex tax issues, assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions, and respond to routine tax notices. Candidates should be able to multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry. Prosperity's mentorship and continuing education program provide an invaluable resource to team members looking to forward their career and personal growth. We pride ourselves in fostering a supportive and energizing culture which include weekly manager in-office days to provide additional counsel and coaching, staff-led training sessions and CPE certifications, and regular staff social events to cultivate personal and professional connections. We furnish our team with the equipment necessary to facilitate a smooth transition between one's work-from-home and in-office setup. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office three days per week. We are accepting resumes consistent with the following background and ability: Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university; CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification ; Prior accounting experience via full-time employment. A strong interest in taxation is important; Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports; Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred; Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface; A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude; Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week.