Tax Associate (Long Island)

Job Type: Full-time, onsite Pay: $60,000 – $75,000 per year depending on experience and license Location: 100 Merrick Rd, Suite 500E, Rockville Centre, NY 11570About the roleHHL Advisors Group is a growing boutique CPA firm serving small businesses, emerging middle-market companies and high-net-worth individuals across New York and nationally, with offices in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, Dallas, Kansas and Raleigh. Our Long Island office is hiring a Tax Associate to prepare returns, support client accounting, and grow into a client-facing advisory role. You will work directly with senior staff and the firm’s founding partner, and strong performers have a clear path to senior and partner-track positions within the firm.What you will doPrepare federal and state tax returns for S corporations, partnerships, C corporations, trusts and individuals using professional tax softwareAssist with bookkeeping, account reconciliations and quarterly payroll tax filings for business clientsGather client information, request documents and provide status updates in clear, professional communicationSupport tax planning projects and research for senior team membersDraft responses to IRS and state notices under supervisionManage assigned deadlines and workload through tax seasonWhat we are looking forBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation1 to 3 years of tax preparation or public accounting experienceEA, CPA candidate, or a plan to pursue a license, strongly preferredProficiency in Excel and Word; experience with Drake, UltraTax, Lacerte or QuickBooks a plusOrganized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with small business ownersBenefits401(k) with company matching after one yearPaid time off and family leaveCPE support and a professional achievement bonus on earning your CPA or EAVisa sponsorship available for qualified candidatesDefined advancement path to Senior Tax Associate and partner-track roles