Remote Tax & Research Lead: Partnership Tax Expert

Christianson PLLP; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Health care coverage

Dental

Aflac

Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance

401(k) savings plan

Continuing education support, incl. $-

CPA exam support

Employee and Business Development

Job summary

Christianson PLLP seeks a detail-oriented Tax & Research Specialist to support tax compliance, research tax laws, and optimize client liabilities. You will oversee complex returns, mentor staff, and help guide business development while staying current on regulatory changes.

In this role you will manage client relationships, prepare memos, and lead engagements with a focus on partnership tax. The firm offers remote work options and a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or EA certification preferred or currently pursuing.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with Renewable Fuels is a plus.
• Expertise in technical research and writing.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, with experience in 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 skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in coordination with existing tax department supervisors and managers.
• Lead client engagements across the firm with a focus on Partnership tax.
• Electronically research tax issues and prepare position memos to be used during partner/client/IRS review.
• Optimize clients’ tax liability and credit reporting to streamline the process and limit clients' tax burdens.
• Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory in order to properly evaluate financial information.
• Be a staff mentor and provide staff with a resource for questions, including technical, procedural, and professional issues.
• Assist in developing/implementing/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 briefing of tax and A&A staff to keep the Firm abreast of new tax issues.
• An active participant in business development who cultivates relationships to strengthen both themselves and the Firm.

Skills

Tax research

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring staff

Attention to detail

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Christianson PLLP seeks a detail-oriented Tax & Research Specialist to support tax compliance, research tax laws, and optimize client liabilities. You will oversee complex returns, mentor staff, and help guide business development while staying current on regulatory changes.

In this role you will manage client relationships, prepare memos, and lead engagements with a focus on partnership tax. The firm offers remote work options and a collaborative, growth-focused environment.