JOB DESCRIPTION - Experienced Tax Associate

Our Company:

Fouts & Morgan is a regional firm of CPAs and business advisors based in Memphis, Tennessee and incorporated in 1970 with founders Jimmie D. Fouts and Don W. Morgan. We offer tax, accounting, advisory, and assurance services. We specialize in the areas of construction, entertainment, financial services, not-for-profit, education, and professional services and the small to mid-size businesses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Assist or lead tax planning and tax research projects across multiple industries
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA or CPA candidate; EA also accepted
• Internship or prior experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, taxation compliance, codes and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results-driven team oriented environment