Associate Accountant - Tax
Prager Metis
Asheville, NC · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Overview
At Prager Metis, we are people of integrity.
We commit to the highest standards of excellence: in our competence, professionalism, and our client service. We believe this leads to the achievement of personal, team, and organizational goals.
We leverage our unique talents and work in partnership with a team of accomplished professionals.
Our environment is flexible, transparent, and diverse.
Partners & Managers are engaged in mentoring, leading by example, and collaboration to support our career path choices.
At Prager Metis, we are part of something bigger.
For more information on Prager Metis's philanthropy .
In January of 2022, Prager Metis became the first CPA firm to set up shop in the Metaverse .
Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture, which offers excellent career growth opportunities and mobility.
Prager Metis offers:
Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles)
Competitive base salaries
Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flex Spending Options: HRA, FSA, and/or HSA
Access to Employee Wellness Programs
Summer Flexible Schedule
Employer contribution to 401(k) plan
CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses
Make a Difference: Volunteer opportunities with charity partner organizations
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Responsibilities
Starting salary range for this position is between $60K - $62K and will be finalized based on the candidate's years of experience and local cost of labor
Assist in the preparation of tax returns, extensions, quarterly estimated tax payments
Assist with creating and requesting checks and mailing federal and state estimated tax vouchers
Preparation of household employer payroll tax filings
Process electronic filing of tax returns
Maintain tax refunds ledger
Gain/Loss review and comparison
Maintain tax database for tracking of all client deadlines and filings
Tax reporting system data maintenance
Printing, collation and mailing of tax returns to clients
Scanning/organizing electronic tax docs
Printing and mailing notices to the IRS and State agencies
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualifications
CPA or working toward becoming
Must meet the credit requirement for CPA eligibility
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
Prior internship experience is preferred but not required
Highly Preferred (Not Required):
Experience with Prosystem FX engagement, CCH Axcess, Microsoft office products, QuickBooks, Xero are preferred but not required
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Prager Metis CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard age, race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, employment status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic victim status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by law. Prager Metis also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.