Tax Staff

Who We Are

About TSS Advisors

Founded in 1986, Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur has grown to become the largest professional advisory firm headquartered in the Upper Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. With over 50 employees dedicated to the broad range of clients and mix of services seldom seen in a local firm, we have experience and expertise to assist our clients in meeting their goals, whether individuals or business entities, regardless of their size or industry.

At TSS, we recognize that professionals today need to be business consultants, advisors, planners and strategists. We need to be knowledgeable not only in accounting and tax law, but also in business analysis and valuation, estate planning, employee benefit administration and much more. As an independent member of CPAmerica, we have access to resources from the Crowe Global network that consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms.

Over the last few years, we have acknowledged and embraced the fact that the accounting profession and industry is evolving. With this, we are taking our commitment to excellence to a new level by partnering with Ascend! This will accelerate our strategic growth model by providing access to unlimited resources and additional partnership opportunities.

About Ascend

At Ascend, we understand the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional public accounting firms - from rigid hierarchies, overwhelming workloads, and the elusive work-life balance. It’s time for a transformative change. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number; you’re a valued member of a community that supports & celebrates your professional & personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and comprehensive resources. 

Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings our partner firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while having access to resources of a large firm. These resources include growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives.  

Founded in January 2023, Ascend has already attained revenues sufficient to qualify as a Top 30 U.S. accounting firm. Explore Ascend, where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.

 

The Role

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Tax Staff to join a fast-growing, innovative professional advisory firm working with individuals and closely held businesses.  TSS serves clients in the automotive retail, construction, manufacturing, distribution, and other for-profit industries. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, entrepreneurial CPA with a team mentality and a desire to develop technical accounting and tax knowledge in an environment that emphasizes career development. You will primarily be responsible for preparing individual and business (flow-through) tax returns and coordinating directly with client support staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns at varying levels of complexity
• Review tax information supplied by the client and obtained open items if necessary
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with your Pod, Seniors, Supervisors, Managers and Partner on work status and client issues that arise.
• Ensure deliverable deadlines are met
• Research new tax trends and regulations

Requirements

• 1-2 years with a public accounting firm preparing individual and business income tax returns
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Integrity within a professional environment

Preferences

• Experience with CCH Axcess tax, CCH Pfx Engagement, and QuickBooks
• Seeking or obtained EA or CPA certification

 

Location

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