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 among the 50 best-managed firms nationwide. This position is vital for delivering diverse tax services to clients across various industries, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a leading firm.

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

• Mission: Provide diversified tax services to a variety of clients across multiple industries, contributing to the firm’s growth.
• Tech Stack: CCH Axcess

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare diverse tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Technical Application: Apply intermediate tax knowledge to handle complex returns and projects with confidence.
• Problem Solving: Solve complex technical tax issues using analytical and decision-making skills.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with team and clients regarding expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Training Support: Support the training of new employees and interns on firm technology, processes, and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Entry-Level career.
• Experience: Prior domestic tax experience at a public accounting firm is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, ability to work independently and in a team, adaptability to new technology, and capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bonus: CPA License preferred (or CPA-eligible with a progressive plan), willingness to pursue a Master’s Degree in Taxation or Accounting, CCH Axcess software experience, and demonstrated leadership qualities.