Tax Associate-Bethesda

Compensation:
There is assistance available for relocation.Reznick Group, one of the nations fastest growing public accounting and business advisory services firms, is seeking Tax Associates for their Bethesda office. Reznick Group is ranked among the top 20 public accounting firms in the nation, maintains six offices across the US, and has approximately 900 employees servicing clients nationwide and across multiple industries.
Scope
The Associate - Tax may report to and receive instruction from Seniors, Managers and/or Principals of the Firm. The primary responsibilities of Associates are focused in the following 5 areas:

Tax Compliance
Tax Consulting
Project/Task Management
Recruitment
Personal and Professional Development
Specific Duties
Tax Compliance

Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.
Review tax returns and ensure accuracy and completeness.
Tax Consulting

Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.
Draft tax technical memorandums.
Perform tax structuring and modeling.
Project/Task Management

Accept responsibility for, and complete tasks assigned by Reznick Group management in a timely fashion.
Make effective use of firm resources to complete a project.
Manage multiple client projects at any given time.
Alert Reznick Group management in a timely fashion of any issues, constraints, challenges, and/or scheduling conflicts that may arise in completing the assigned task(s).
Recruitment

Establish and maintain a social presence in the community. Actively participate in industry, alumni, and community networking events.
Network with individuals from other organizations in order to share ideas, collect information, and identify potential talent for the Firm.
Maintain an active contact list to include college alumni, training, associations, etc.
Participate in both the college hiring recruiting process.
Personal and Professional Development

Earn confidence, trust and respect from clients and colleagues.
Develop tax industry knowledge and expertise.
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking.
Demonstrate sound business judgment.
Develop an ability to motivate and train self.
Actively participate in Reznick Group internal development programs, including staff training courses.
REQUIREMENTS
Travel Percentage: 10%Essential Experience (special skills and experience, licenses, certifications, and education)

Education: BS/BA accounting preferred; MST and CPA a plus
Strong writing skills
Experience with MS Office and tax compliance and research software to include Go Systems, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH, RIA a plus
Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Reznick Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer!