About Us:
SSC Advisors, Inc. and SSC CPAs P.A is an employee-owned growing, and dynamic organization dedicated to fostering an environment where exceptional professionals can thrive, be entrepreneurial, and work collaboratively as a team. Our core philosophy revolves around providing the best atmosphere for personal and professional growth while delivering value to our clients.
Position Overview:
Join our dynamic team at SSC Advisors, Inc., and SSC CPAs P.A., where we are actively seeking a talented and dedicated Tax Associate.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Dedication to client service meets internal and external client deliverables.
- Must be team-oriented but able to work independently.
- Exhibits core values of integrity, accountability, leadership, and professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong working knowledge of general accounting and accounting systems
- Understanding of the technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
Responsibilities:
- Tax return preparation and/or review based on qualifications
- Respond to IRS and State tax notices.
- Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations.
- Complete state and local tax filings.
- Ensure returns are prepared accurately and filed timely.
- Communicate directly with clients to request information and answer questions.
- Build and maintain client relationships.
- Manage multiple engagements and deadlines during tax season.
Why Join Us:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Service-oriented and dynamic work environment
- Opportunity for growth and advancement
If you are a talented and dedicated professional with a passion for tax and accounting, we invite you to join our team.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
- CPA or EA preferred
- 3-4 years of tax experience in public accounting
- Proven proficiency in the preparation of tax returns
- Experience with Thomson Reuters Ultra Tax/Accounting CS a plus
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Insurance options: health, dental, vision, and life
- Provide 100% of the premium of the High-Deductible Health Plan for employees
- Provided 100% of the premium of the Dental Plan for employees
- Retirement plan, including 401(k) and an ESOP
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or EA
- 3-4 years of tax experience in public accounting
- Proven proficiency in preparation of tax returns
- Experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax/Accounting CS
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Strong working knowledge of general accounting and accounting systems
- Understanding of technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Team-oriented but able to work independently; client service focus
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
What We Do
SSC CPAs + Advisors provide the best atmosphere in which people can create, perform and grow. We believe that the success of a professional service firm is directly related to the talent and attitudes of the people associated with it. That is very important to you because we don’t just look for accountants. We look for people who get personal satisfaction from helping others and innovative people with new ideas to bring to the profession. SSC Advisors, Inc. is a growth-oriented, employee owned accounting firm which combines the best attributes of national and local firms. As an ESOP, our employees have a vested interest in the performance of the Company. Our firm is committed to growth through providing the highest quality services to our clients, helping them grow and prosper. This philosophy has helped SSC CPAs + Advisors grow from seven members in 1984 to a firm with over eighty employees and with locations in Topeka, Lawrence, Shawnee, Salina and Meriden.
