Experienced Accountant, Tax Services

RubinBrown LLP; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown is seeking an Experienced Staff in Tax Services to manage client engagements with precision and quality, blending technical expertise, client communication, and team leadership to deliver insights and drive performance improvements.

The role involves tax return preparation, research, planning, and collaboration with partners and clients, with opportunities to supervise staff and participate in budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or related field.
• CPA or related certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Tax return preparation and review.
• Review and edit client record keeping.
• Tax research and planning.
• Consult on financial and tax matters.
• Plan and execute day-to-day activities of tax engagements.
• Prepare and/or review tax returns for business and individuals.
• Communicate tax planning ideas to clients.
• Communicate with partners, managers and client personnel.
• Supervise tax staff assigned to the engagement when designated as In-Charge.
• Participate in the budget process.

Skills

Tax software knowledge

Client communication

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or related field

CPA or related certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

Overview

The Experienced Staff, Tax Services professional manages client engagements with precision and quality, blending technical expertise, client communication, and team leadership to deliver insights, strengthen relationships, and drive performance improvements.

Major Responsibilities

• Tax return preparation and review
• Working with clients to review, complete and edit their record keeping
• Tax research and planning
• Consulting on financial and tax matters
• Understand tax technical issues commensurate with level of experience
• Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of tax engagements of various clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards
• Prepare and/or review tax returns for business returns (partnership, "C" corporation, "S" corporation, Not-for-Profit) and individuals
• Identify and communicate tax planning ideas for clients, including tax research, computations and related documentation
• Identify and communicate accounting matters to other engagement team members
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Work closely with and directly communicate with partners, managers, and other team members, in addition to client personnel
• Supervise the tax staff assigned to the engagement (if designated as In-Charge)
• Participate in the budget process

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting or related degree, CPA or other related certification
• A minimum of two years of current and or recent tax experience in public accounting
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment
• Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership ability
• Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strict adherence to professional ethics
• Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm

Working Conditions

• The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations.
• Travel for this position will be approximately 5% of the year.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 10-30 pounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, etc.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visit www.RubinBrown.com.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting Systems or related field.

Masters or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Cert. Public Accountant

Equal Opportunity Employer
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