Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Tax Accountant to support tax compliance, conduct in-depth research on tax laws and regulations, and provide actionable insights. This role includes overseeing the preparation and review of complex tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax law, and developing strategies to optimize tax liabilities. The position also involves managing client relationships and mentoring staff while staying current on changes in tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in coordination with existing tax department supervisors and managers
• Oversee preparation and review of complex returns to ensure compliance with tax law
• Conduct electronic research on tax issues and prepare position memos used during partner/client/IRS review
• Optimize clients’ tax liability and credit reporting to streamline processes and limit clients’ tax burdens
• Maintain knowledge of tax code changes and accounting procedures and theory to evaluate financial information properly
• Mentor staff and serve as a resource for questions related to technical, procedural, and professional issues
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring tax quality control policies and procedures
• Prepare more complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Create and deliver tax presentations to partners, clients, and staff
• Facilitate briefings for tax and A&A staff to keep the team abreast of new tax issues
• Assist with client engagements across the firm
• Act as an active participant in business development by cultivating relationships that strengthen both personal efforts and the firm

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of public accounting experience
• Expertise in technical research and writing
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, including experience training and mentoring team members under tight deadlines or complex situations
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills with effective, professional communication
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or EA certification preferred or currently pursuing

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000
• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible schedule to help with work/life balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs

Location

• Remote candidates across the U.S. are welcome; preference will be given to applicants residing in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin due to proximity for occasional in-person meetings, team collaboration, or client engagements
• Hours are normally Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.