ASSOCIATE, TAX - SHARED SERVICE CENTERIndividuals at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting or a business field.
These individuals will have zero to three years' experience which may include an internship.
The expectations of a Staff Accountant in Tax include:Become familiar with firm policies and proceduresUnderstand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPAProgress professionally by working towards passing the CPA or Chartered Accountant examExhibit (or develop) skills and characteristics delineated in the Firm's Evaluation FormsBecome familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulationsObtain a working knowledge of research techniques and the various research sources in the firm libraryBecome proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns prepared by the firmAssume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staffEs...