Tax Associate - Moore Colson

Moore Colson is a premier, full-service certified public accounting (CPA) and consulting firm in Atlanta with over 40 years of experience providing clients with an expansive range of services to help grow their business and achieve their goals. And unlike other firms, our non-book-of-business model organically fosters collaboration and teamwork while putting the client at the center of everything we do.

Moore Colson is looking for a dynamic Tax Associate to join our Tax team in Atlanta. This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. Our industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.

Tax Associates are responsible for (but not limited to):

• Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns and information filings
• Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws
• Communicating effectively with clients and meeting critical deadlines
• Participating actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• 1 – 2 years’ experience preparing corporate, partnership, individual, and fiduciary income tax returns in a public accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a master’s degree in taxation preferred
• Current CPA license or track to passing the CPA exam highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software preferred
• Client service oriented
• Team player
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Independent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees and are proud to be consistently recognized as one of Atlanta's Best Places to Work. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package aim to exceed employees' expectations.

• 3 weeks paid vacation, 40 Flexible Friday hours, 6 Wellness Days, 9 paid holidays & 2 paid floating holidays
• Option to work up to 2 days per week remotely
• Home office technology equipment provided (external monitor, docking station, keyboard/mouse combo)
• "Dress for Your Day" attire code
• Steeply discounted membership to the Windy Hill Athletic Club or monthly fitness reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Competitive salary and merit-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401k with generously funded 401k match
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA / FSA options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CPA Exam Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Organization & Associate Dues Reimbursed
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Volunteer days
• Coaching & Mentoring Programs
• GROW™ - Growth | Resources | Opportunities for Women
• Family & team social events

Moore Colson is annually ranked among Atlanta’s Top 15 Accounting Firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. We have been named an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace since 2011 and a Top Workplace USA starting in 2023. Inside Public Accounting has also named Moore Colson one of America’s Top 110 Largest Accounting Firms, a Fastest-Growing Firm and a Best of the Best Top 50 Firm. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion and respect for hard work that brought us to where we are today.

If you are interested in our award-winning corporate culture, excited for our best-in-class total rewards package and ready to take your career to the next level with a growing organization, consider joining our team!

Moore Colson was founded on ethics and integrity, and we work hard to continue operating under these core values. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Moore Colson does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Moore Colson’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Moore Colson will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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