Remote Tax & Research Leader — Partnership Tax

Christianson PLLP; Willmar (MN); Remote; USD 83,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

Holidays

Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Li

Health care coverage

Dental

Aflac

Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance

401(k) savings plan

Continuing education support, incl.lic

CPA exam support

Employee and Business Development ref.

Job summary

Christianson, PLLP is seeking a detail-oriented Tax & Research Specialist to join our firm. You will support tax compliance, conduct in-depth research on tax laws, and provide actionable insights while overseeing complex returns and optimizing tax liabilities.

You will mentor staff, maintain relationships with clients, and keep the team updated on changes in tax regulations, including leadership across partnership engagements and business development.

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 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

Public accounting experience

Leadership & mentoring

Research & writing

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or EA certification in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Christianson, PLLP is seeking a detail-oriented Tax & Research Specialist to join our firm. You will support tax compliance, conduct in-depth research on tax laws, and provide actionable insights while overseeing complex returns and optimizing tax liabilities.

You will mentor staff, maintain relationships with clients, and keep the team updated on changes in tax regulations, including leadership across partnership engagements and business development.