2024 Tax Staff I- Metairie

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 350 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients.

Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland.

Under direct supervision, the Tax Staff position performs assigned tasks in the technical areas of tax returns, tax research, client engagements or projects. This position is responsible for knowing and understanding the Firm's professional requirements and lines of business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Law or other related degree as approved by the Directors.
• Must be eligible to obtain the CPA certification (Bachelor's degree, 150 hours of completed coursework* and the required accounting classes.
• *Applicants that have 9 credit hours or less remaining to achieving CPA eligibility may also be considered, as long as they are on track to receive those credits within 6 months of their full-time start date.
• CPA designation is preferred, but not required.
• No experience is required, but employment in an accounting-based internship or related activity is preferred.
• Experience in a public accounting or professional services environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and is required.
• Exhibits strong analytical ability and diligently performs assigned tasks with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Must effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals professionally and appropriately.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Highly organized and capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating an ability to adjust to non-routine assignments/unexpected situations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skill capabilities.
• Have appropriate technical knowledge, critical and independent thinking skills, a desire to learn, and self-disciplined.
• Technically proficient with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works on assigned segments of client tax returns or related accounting engagements.
• Communicates with clients to gather information and clarify financial details.
• Coordinates with supervisor on all phases of the engagement, including communications with the client, scheduling, and assignments.
• Communicates any significant findings or questions that involve accounting principles, with a diverse group of individuals professionally, appropriately, and promptly.
• Stays current on tax law, AICPA, and state CPA society rules, regulations, and code of ethics.
• Communicates any significant findings or questions that involve accounting principles or financial statement presentation to engagement leaders.
• Coordinates with the tax team lead on all phases of the engagement, including communications with the client, scheduling, and assignments.
• Completes assigned tax engagements/tasks in an efficient and timely manner as defined by budget and specific engagement expectations.
• Accepts responsibility for work assigned and follows up on open assignments.
• Actively upon employment, prepares for and takes the CPA examination until successful completion of the exam.
• Actively attended and engages in meetings and training sessions.
• Develops proficiency for Firm software applications and procedures.
• Maintains the required CPE for firm and licensing standards.
• Attends and actively engages in training sessions and/or meetings as required.