Tax - Associate

TAX - ACCOUNTANT POSITION SUMMARY Grant Thornton's tax professionals are committed to developing and implementing bright ideas, intelligent strategies, and innovative solutions - solutions that can significantly reduce our clients' tax bills. Reducing our clients' tax bills in today's environment requires not only bright ideas and intelligent planning, but also a commitment to professional excellence and a complementary service approach. Grant Thornton's tax specialists are dedicated to delivering value-added, client-focused tax services that shed light on all of our clients' unresolved tax concerns. The Tax Associate works closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. The Tax Associate will assist with and learn to conduct preparation of tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, and foreign entities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality. -Prepare tax returns for S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, not-for-profits, employee benefit plans, and foreign clients. -Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns -Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities. -Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services. -Work closely with senior associates and managers to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in preparation process. -Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements. -Participate in recruiting efforts as needed. -Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. -Perform other job-related duties as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale is required and 150 semester hours of education is preferred. Desire to pursue CPA. -A minimum of one year or one busy season of public accounting experience. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Strong teamwork and analytical skills and attention to detail. -Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. -Ability to work additional hours as needed.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale is required and 150 semester hours of education is preferred. Desire to pursue CPA. -A minimum of one year or one busy season of public accounting experience. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Strong teamwork and analytical skills and attention to detail. -Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. -Ability to work additional hours as needed. Company:Grant ThorntonLocation:Tulsa, OKStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, Employee Company:Grant ThorntonReference Code:2754