Mercer Advisors

Financial Services

TaxAssociate

$70–95k New Jersey, United States; New York, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Tax Associate at Mercer Advisors. Skills: Tax preparation, Tax analysis, Client communication. Prepare tax returns for individuals, trusts, businesses. Create quarterly estimates and projections”

What You'll Achieve.

Timely and accurate response to tax questions; Ensure timely workflow practices; Ensure data integrity

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Eligibility Requirements

Availability during standard business hours, Availability on Saturdays during tax season, May have early or late hours, May be in a professional office environment or dedicated home office workspace, Routinely sitting and standing for periods of time, No heavy lifting over 10 lbs

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 communicate concepts to clients and advisors in concise and understandable fashion

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 individuals

Create quarterly estimates and projections

Respond to tax questions

Coordinate with tax support staff

Respond to tax notices

Prepare correspondence

Stay up to date on tax law

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborates with wealth management teams; Collaborates with tax support staff; Works with tax staff

Communication Scope

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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