Senior Tax Accountant

We are looking for candidates ready to take their next step in job growth potential, stability, and work-life balance. We want to hire a candidate that is seeking out a long-term opportunity with growth opportunities to be a Tax Manager with an optional track to partner at a local CPA firm to grow their skills, their income, and quality of life. We are a team of professionals that works hard to help our clients and provide the best customer service available. We want to find talented and motivated individuals that want to be part of an amazing, successful, and growing CPA firm.

Job Benefits

Training on client communications and leadership
Overtime bank for additional time off outside of tax season
Competitive pay
Optional Partner-Track
Optional Financial Services work
Health Insurance and retirement benefits
Business casual environment with an amazing team
Work-life balance outside of tax season
Continue to build your professional skills and contacts

Job Requirements for Senior Tax Accountant

The right candidate will have the basic technical skills of tax preparation and compliance, but also excels at communicating both verbally and written, with an eye on great customer service to our clients through the responsibilities of multiple client deliveries. Our tax season hours are high from Jan. to Apr 15, but they are less than most tax firms. Although this may be a position for a senior tax accountant, this person will have significant input in the process and this position has great growth potential. We are also growing our wealth management practice and the candidate can optionally specialize in this facet of our business as well.

· Prior CPA firm experience 2 to 5 years
· Solid plan to obtain CPA if not obtained
· Midwest Background or Residence highly preferred
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting
· Experience with tax preparation software such as Ultratax, Prosystem FX, etc.
· Experience communicating with clients
· Ability to complete projects accurately and on-time
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Good organizational ability with multiple projects
· Ability to travel (currently less than 10%)

Senior Tax Accountant Responsibilities:
· Prepare and review income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts & estates
· Communicate with clients and client staff
· Complete financial statement compilations and reviews
· Research and develop complex tax situations
· Prepare and review account reconciliations as needed
· Assist on various accounting engagements
· Work with a team of accounting professionals
· Prepare tax planning analysis for clients
· Some assistance on audit engagements