Associate (SALT)

Prosperity Partners (Prosperity) is a Chicago-headquartered public accounting firm offering best-in-class tax accounting and personal finance services to dynamic businesses high net-worth individuals and family offices. With offices throughout the United States we are seeking an energetic tax professional to support our growing SALT practice. The candidate must have a strong work ethic superb accounting skills budding leadership qualities and excellent communication and client service skills.

The candidate will work with a wide variety of company clients and will participate in accounting and tax projects. Candidates will prepare state and local income tax returns for corporations partnerships and other entities. Candidates will also research multistate income tax issues and develop client-focused planning should be able to multi-task respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry.

Prosperity Partners provides a dynamic work environment significant growth opportunities and the ability to work directly with company leaders. Candidates that work hard are enthusiastic and behave ethically have excellent opportunity for annual advancement. Due to the collaborative nature of our work employees are expected to be in the office three days per week.

We are accepting resumes consistent with the following background and ability:

• Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university;
• CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification;
• Prior accounting experience via full-time employment;
• Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports;
• Proficient in accounting/tax software programs;
• Experience performing tax research and preparing state income tax returns for pass-through and corporate entities;
  
• Ability to provide technical advice on multi-state tax issues;
• Knowledge of relevant state tax concepts;
• Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage and prioritize assignments and client interface;
• A strong work ethic combined with a positive collaborative attitude;
• Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Prosperity Partners is a people-focused public accounting firm with a strong culture talented professionals and great clients. We offer competitive salaries equity compensation and excellent benefits (medical dental vision 401k with company contribution education and more). We encourage you to apply if interested in working with talented professionals in an entrepreneurial process-driven environment.

Prosperity Partners is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of consideration for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We enthusiastically encourage applications from a wide range of candidates.