Tax & Accounting Associate

Job Description

Tax & Accounting Associate | Kruckeberg & Company, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kruckeberg & Company, LLC, located in Amarillo, TX. Kruckeberg & Company is a locally owned public accounting firm with over 50 years of combined experience in providing professional financial services. The firm offers essential services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and business advisory, operating with a highly personalized approach. This role is crucial for delivering tailored accounting and tax support, directly helping clients achieve their financial goals and foster their growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Amarillo, TX
• Pay: $47000–$75000+ yearly
• Mission: Provide personalized accounting and tax services to help clients succeed and grow their businesses.
• Tech Stack: modern cloud-based software, digital workflows, tax software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual and business tax returns for clients.
• Bookkeeping: Manage client bookkeeping records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Filings: Handle sales tax filings accurately and on schedule.
• Payroll: Process payroll for various clients efficiently.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support client needs and reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical accounting/tax experience.
• Experience: 0-5+ years of experience in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and client file management across various public accounting tiers. Responsibilities, autonomy, and compensation will be scaled based on your background, technical proficiency, and credentials.
• Skills: Strong computer literacy; comfort adapting to modern cloud-based software and digital workflows; meticulous attention to detail; strong analytical skills; professional demeanor.
• Bonus: Active Enrolled Agent (EA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license; demonstrated ability to self-review workpapers and manage deadlines with minimal oversight; pursuit of CPA or EA licensure, with firm support for test preparation materials and exam sitting fees.