Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Doeren Mayhew, located in Rochester, NY. Doeren Mayhew is a prominent tax, assurance, and advisory firm, recognized as the 37th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation. With 25 offices across the country and abroad, the firm is strategically positioned for successful future growth. This Tax Associate role is instrumental in providing high-quality tax services to a diverse portfolio of clients, spanning industries such as manufacturing, construction, dealership, real estate, and retail, ensuring the firm maintains its reputation for excellence and client satisfaction while offering employees significant opportunities for professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Rochester, NY

• Mission: This role is responsible for the precise preparation of various tax returns and for maintaining timely, accurate communication with clients and internal teams to manage project expectations and deliverables across a diverse range of industries.
• Tech Stack: CCH Axcess software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Assist with the thorough preparation of various tax returns, including those for individuals, C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, trusts, and estates, serving clients across a wide array of industries.
• Analyze: Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills to effectively identify and resolve complex technical issues encountered during tax preparation and client engagement.
• Communicate: Maintain proactive, timely, and accurate communication with both internal teams and external clients to clearly manage expectations, adhere to deadlines, and ensure the efficient delivery of all services.
• Support: Contribute to the team by assisting with the training of new employees and interns, guiding them on firm technology platforms, established processes, and essential procedures.
• Improve: Actively present and advocate for new ideas and improvements in workflows and task execution, aiming to enhance efficiency and contribute to achieving firm and departmental goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, providing the foundational knowledge for tax and accounting practices.
• Experience: A CPA License is preferred, or candidates must be CPA-eligible or have a progressive plan in place towards passing the CPA exam; prior experience in domestic tax specifically at a public accounting firm is also preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated intermediate technical aptitude of taxation; excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate complex information clearly; ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment; strong capability to manage multiple projects, clients, and deadlines simultaneously; and the ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
• Bonus: Willingness to pursue a Master’s Degree in Taxation or a Master’s Degree in Accounting is a plus; prior experience with CCH Axcess software is also advantageous.