<p>TEP Associate IJob Summary: The Tax Associate will work closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients within our International Accounting Firm. Responsibilities include tax return preparation and review; interacting closely with clients to provide planning, consulting, and compliance expertise and assisting in client management and practice development activities.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality. </li><li>Prepare tax returns. </li><li>Research and consult on various tax matters. </li><li>Utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns. </li><li>Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities. </li><li>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. </li><li>Work closely with senior associates and managers to promptly resole client problems or tax issues encountered in preparation process. </li><li>Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements. </li><li>Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.</p> <p>Certifications & Licensures:</p> <p>Experience: Minimum of 1 year or 1 busy season of tax consulting experience</p> <p>KSAs:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Strong teamwork and analytical skills along with attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to work additional hours as needed. </li><li>Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site. </li><li>Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position. </li></ul>