Mercer Advisors

Financial Services

TaxAssociate

$70–95k Bend, Oregon, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Tax Associate at Mercer Advisors. Skills: Tax preparation, Client service, Tax law. Prepare tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts and businesses. Create quarterly estimates and projections”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Eligibility Requirements

Availability during standard business hours, Saturdays as needed during tax season, Early or late hours to meet business tasks and deadlines

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, Working knowledge of tax preparation, 1-3+ years of experience working in public accounting, Ability to handle a large volume of activities at one time, Ability to communicate concepts to clients and advisors in concise and understandable fashion, Must be detail-oriented, excellent time-management skills

Nice to Have

Obtained or plan to obtain CPA or EA, Experience with CCH, including Axcess, Workflow and Practice, and SafeSend

What You'll Do.

Prepare tax returns for high-net-worth individuals

trusts and businesses

Create quarterly estimates and projections

Respond to tax questions

Coordinate with tax support staff

Respond to tax notices

Initial preparation of correspondence

Stays up to date on tax law

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborates with wealth management teams; Coordinate with tax support staff; Work with tax staff

Communication Scope

Superior communication skills; Communicate concepts to clients and advisors in concise and understandable fashion

Full Job Description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors? For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households. Today, we serve over 31,300 families across 90+ cities across the U. S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients’ best interests — always.* Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are. Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence. * Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here. Job Summary: The Tax Team at Mercer Advisors prides itself on a collaborative, fun, and supportive work environment. The Tax Team collaborates with our wealth management teams to provide tax compliance services to our high-net-worth clients. The Tax Team comprises of tax professionals, including Enrolled Agents, CPAs, and accountants across the nation. We work directly with a wide variety of clients and tax matters. As a member of the Tax Team, the Tax Associate is primarily responsible for the preparation of income tax returns, tax projection

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