Tax Associate

Job Title: Tax StaffLocation: New York, NY/RemoteStatus: Full Time, Employee Salary: Commensurate with experience Experience: 0 to Three Years

Presti & Naegele is a mid-size accounting firm with a diverse client base seeking a motivated Tax Staff. We believe in investing time in our professionals, and pride ourselves on an environment where our people can build their technical skills as well as develop strong connections and meaningful relationships. With our smaller client service teams and an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, you will have the opportunity to stand out and make a distinct impact. You will be part of an environment where your work is noticed by your peers, partners, and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities Under managerial direction, a Tax Staff will perform a variety of general accounting support tasks including the preparation of individual and business tax returns, various financial reporting, quarterly payroll and sales tax returns, write-ups, and bank account reconciliations. They will:

• Prepare Federal, State, and local tax returns utilizing for businesses, organizations, and individuals.• Complete and deliver work that is technically accurate and on time.• Review and correct inconsistencies and errors in financial entries, documents, and reports. Investigate questionable data and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies.• Track deadlines such as customer reporting requirements.• Provide suggestions to enhance internal controls and streamline processes in the accounting department.• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, such as reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Skills/Qualifications

• A qualified candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. A Master’s degree in Accounting on CPA track or with a CPA license (accredited or currently in-progress) a strong plus.• Prior public accounting experience and prior tax preparation experience is ideal although not required.• Strong organizational skills. High attention to detail with an ability to multi-task. Sound quantitative and analytical capabilities.• Excellent communication skills.• A reliable team player and a solid professional, who can apply a “hands on” work style.• General computer proficiency including an overall grasp of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). • Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software a plus.