Tax Associate (JD Required) Pease Bell Cleveland, OH Job Details $90,000 - $120,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD)

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Join Pease Bell as a Tax Associate Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with more than 170 professionals and a national client base. With offices in Ohio (Cleveland and Akron), Florida, and New Jersey (Lakewood), we are proud to support businesses across a wide range of industries through our specialized service lines. Consistently named a NorthCoast 99 Top Workplace for 17 years, Pease Bell offers the opportunity to do meaningful work in an environment that supports balanced, professional growth, and team collaboration. About the Role Pease Bell CPAs is looking for a JD to join our firm of accounting and tax professionals as a tax associate. This person will be a key member of our team, working directly with our Consulting group on complex tax issues and related projects. Projects and related work will include research and analysis of issues related to the tax consequences of contract issues, estate planning, M&A transactions, shareholder agreements, and tax planning opportunities, including drafting related documents. Although our firm focuses on the key areas of a CPA practice, this position does not entail any work related directly to the preparation or review of tax returns. Salary Range $90-120K, commensurate with experience and qualifications. What You'll Own Conduct substantive legal research on federal, state, and local tax legislation and regulations Analyze complex tax issues, including those related to contract matters, estate planning, M&A transactions, and shareholder agreements Draft documents and written analyses supporting tax planning opportunities and client-focused solutions Collaborate with CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals on client engagements Communicate complex technical tax matters clearly to operational business leaders and other non-legal stakeholders Monitor changes in tax law and assess their impact on client matters

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What You Bring Juris Doctor (JD) degree Knowledge of taxation Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner Self-motivated team player with a strong desire to contribute Why Join Pease Bell? Committed to work-life balance with a collaborative, supportive team culture Competitive compensation and outstanding benefit programs Flexible work schedules Excellent career advancement with growth opportunities for motivated individuals Support for continuing education and professional certifications Recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 for 17 years and counting At Pease Bell, your contributions matter, your goals are supported, and your success is celebrated. If you're ready to bring your financial reporting expertise to an AI enabled firm with significant growth plans, let's talk. Direct applicants only.