Temporary Tax Associate

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A busy CPA firm is seeking a Temporary Tax Associate to provide immediate support during a high-volume tax season. This is a great opportunity for an experienced tax professional who can step in quickly, make an immediate impact, and potentially transition into a permanent role.

The Temporary Tax Associate will prepare business tax returns, support year-round tax compliance, and work closely with a collaborative team to help manage a busy client workload. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and ready to contribute from day one.

• Prepare corporate (C-Corp and S-Corp) and partnership tax returns
• Assist with ongoing tax compliance and related tax projects
• Utilize QuickBooks Online to support tax preparation and reconcile client financial data
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines
• Collaborate with the accounting team to help reduce backlog and support seasonal workload
• Maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the tax preparation process

• Proven experience preparing corporate and partnership tax returns
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced CPA firm environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• CPA, EA, or progress toward licensure is a plus, but not required

$40 - $58 an hour

• Immediate opportunity to make an impact with a busy and collaborative CPA firm
• Potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs
• Competitive hourly compensation of $40–$58/hour
• Opportunity to broaden your experience while working with a variety of business clients

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