Tax Associate - Utah Office

Summary/Objective

Indirectly reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, the Tax Associate 2 is responsible for serving as an integral member in the tax department and ensuring the department creates and delivers accurate and timely tax returns and other tax products for the organization.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Tax or related field
• CPA eligible or EA eligible required
• 1+ years’ experience in public accounting or its equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of tax laws
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat

• Master s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or EA preferred
• Big four or large public accounting firm experience
• CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement & BNA Income Tax Planner

No travel is expected for this position.

This job operates in a clerical, open-environment, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Upon management’s approval, remote work may be allowed using firm-approved office equipment. Correspondence with coworkers may be in person or through virtual means.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. although additional hours may be required in order to complete work timely and accurately. Flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.

Minimum: $85,000.00 - Maximum: $90,000.00 USD

Heavily subsidized medical insurance options

Generous employer HSA contributions

100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health

Dental and Vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break

Safe Harbor 401k Plan

Employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals

Continuing Education resources

Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave

Subsidized fitness programs

CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as Inside Public Accounting, Top Workplaces, Accounting Today, Forbes, and other industry publications.

Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of equal pay and opportunity. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, please report them to HR at  Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.