Temporary Tax Associate

@ GHJ

Temporary Tax Associate

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About the job

GHJ Search and Staffing, part of a leading accounting firm, provides accounting and finance professionals both temporarily and permanently across industries, leveraging a global network for client needs.

Requirements

  • Experience preparing corporate tax returns
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and organization

Qualifications

  • CPA, EA, or progress toward licensure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Team player

Full job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A busy CPA firm is seeking a Temporary Tax Associate to provide immediate support during a high-volume tax season. This is a great opportunity for an experienced tax professional who can step in quickly, make an immediate impact, and potentially transition into a permanent role.

The Temporary Tax Associate will prepare business tax returns, support year-round tax compliance, and work closely with a collaborative team to help manage a busy client workload. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and ready to contribute from day one.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare corporate (C-Corp and S-Corp) and partnership tax returns
  • Assist with ongoing tax compliance and related tax projects
  • Utilize QuickBooks Online to support tax preparation and reconcile client financial data
  • Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to help reduce backlog and support seasonal workload
  • Maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the tax preparation process

  • Qualifications

  • Proven experience preparing corporate and partnership tax returns
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced CPA firm environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • CPA, EA, or progress toward licensure is a plus, but not required

  • Why Join?

  • Immediate opportunity to make an impact with a busy and collaborative CPA firm
  • Potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs
  • Competitive hourly compensation of $40–$58/hour
  • Opportunity to broaden your experience while working with a variety of business clients


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