Associate - Tax

About Crete Professionals Alliance

Crete Professionals Alliance (“Crete PA”) was founded in June 2023 to partner with and drive growth in accounting and professional services firms across the United States. Crete PA has substantial committed capital which it uses to partner with several independent network firms to enable them to grow over the next several years. The company creates value by partnering with established local firms, allowing owner-operators to operate independently while providing resources and assistance to grow revenue and increase profitability. Crete PA is owned by ZBS Partners, a US headquartered investment vehicle that manages over $500mm in assets, founded by two partners with a strong track record building platforms in various industries.

As a Tax Associate, you can expect to perform the following:

• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, including OVDP and Streamlined compliance.

• Review client data and prepare journal entries.

• Reconciliations.

• Develop strong working relationships, including client management and personnel.

Education and competencies required for the position as follows:

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Master’s preferred.

• Public accounting experience a MUST (minimum 2 years).

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.

• Experience with journal entry preparation, accrual vs. cash basis of accounting.

• Experience preparing 1040, 1041 and other tax forms.

• Check the Box Election.

• Experience with Ultra Tax, of Pro Systems, QuickBooks, and Practice CS preferred.

• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Crete Professionals Alliance and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law in the jurisdictions concerned.