Associate​/Tax and Accounting, Insolvency & Litigation

Overview

Associate/Tax and Accounting, Insolvency & Litigation

The Tax and Accounting Associates work as a member of the Insolvency & Litigation Services group and can expect a diverse experience ranging from chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy clients. This position performs many duties working under the supervision of upper-level management.

• Possess accounting and intermediate tax skills.
• Experience with tax preparation and related tax software.
• Experience with tax programs for individuals, partnerships, non-profits, and corporations (C and S).
• Experience with general accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Working Knowledge of Quick Books, advanced Excel, and general office software.
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end.
• Identify and communicate case issues, findings, and opportunities with managers and partners to resolve issues discovered during engagements.
• Inventory and reconcile documents and data produced in preparation for submission to courts, attorneys and clients.
• Assist in preparation of exhibits and background information.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports with actionable findings, write professional correspondence and emails, and prepare work paper memos that concisely summarize key issues and work performed.
• Maintain and comply with highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.
• Participate in training and developing staff and building a team-centered client service team; monitor client issues related to compliance services and monitor engagement status and profitability as well as attending to client’s expectations.

• Have tax experience in 1120, 1120s, 1065 and 1040
• Present well and have solid communication skills as you will need to interact with Trustees and attorneys

• 3 years of experience in public accounting in tax.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally.
• Proficient use of applicable technology, tax and accounting.
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs.