Tax Associate

We are looking for a Tax Associate to support tax preparation activities for individual and business clients in St Paul Minnesota area. This role is ideal for someone who can interpret financial information, apply tax rules accurately, and deliver dependable service within filing deadlines. The position offers the opportunity to work across a range of return types while helping clients navigate compliance requirements with confidence.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Examine financial documents, income details, expense records, and related support materials to ensure complete and correct reporting.
• Apply current federal and state tax rules when preparing returns to maintain compliance with filing standards.
• Recognize potential tax concerns, reporting discrepancies, and planning opportunities, and raise them appropriately.
• Work directly with clients to gather missing information, clarify documentation, and keep engagements moving efficiently.
• Organize and maintain thorough tax records and supporting files to promote accuracy and easy retrieval.
• Monitor updates to tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and filing requirements that may affect client returns.
• Contribute to additional tax and accounting-related assignments as business needs require.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience preparing tax returns for both individual and business clients.
• Working knowledge of federal income tax and state tax regulations, including business return requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work accurately while maintaining strong organization across multiple assignments.
• Capability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and complete deliverables in a timely manner.
• Effective communication skills with a client-focused approach to gathering information and resolving questions.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with individual, corporate, federal, state, and partnership tax return preparation.
• Education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.