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Tax Associate – Public Accounting in Melbourne, FL

Tax Associate – Public Accounting Job Description

Tax associates must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Some firms will consider recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, while others look for professionals with at least one year of experience working for a tax services team. Candidates should either aspire to become a CPA or have made progress toward the CPA designation, putting them on track to become a senior accountant. Knowledge of Excel and tax software is often preferred.

Typical tax associate – public accounting duties include:

Preparing tax filings and required disclosure statements Researching and documenting issues related to tax returns Assisting management with tax-planning initiatives Monitoring current and proposed tax legislation and regulations for impact on the company

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Salary for Tax Associate – Public Accounting in Melbourne, FL
53243 - 76493
25th percentile
53243
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
65333
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
76493
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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