Senior Accountant

SKILES LOOP BREMER & WHITE CPAS PC; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skiles Loop Bremer & White CPAs PC in North Platte, NE, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to manage and review complex tax returns for various entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will perform tax research, prepare workpapers, and support planning strategies on a busy client roster.

The role requires a strong tax background, CPA eligibility or CPA license, and experience in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Strong tax expertise for complex returns and planning engagements.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and reviewing financial statements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred/eligible.
• Public accounting experience with senior-level responsibilities beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency with tax and accounting software and office tools.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and ongoing learning in evolving tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and other entities.
• Perform technical tax research and interpret tax laws.
• Prepare and review workpapers and assist in tax planning strategies.
• Analyze financial statements with the accounting team and improve processes.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, explain findings, and provide guidance.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain organized documentation; stay current with tax standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tax expertise

Communication

Excel proficiency

Tax software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license or eligibility

Tools

Tax software

Spreadsheet

Job description

Company Description

Skiles Loop Bremer & White CPAs PC is a client-focused public accounting firm that emphasizes long-term relationships and personalized financial guidance. The firm works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their goals and design tailored plans to help achieve them. Team members leverage expertise in accounting, finance, and business strategy to support clients in reaching their desired financial outcomes. The firm’s culture centers on collaboration, shared vision, and setting clients up for sustainable success.

Role Description

The Senior Tax Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in North Platte, NE. This role involves managing and reviewing complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Daily responsibilities include performing technical tax research, interpreting tax laws, preparing and reviewing workpapers, and supporting tax planning strategies for clients. The Senior Tax Accountant will also assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements, collaborate with the accounting team to improve processes, and communicate with clients to gather information, explain findings, and provide proactive guidance. Mentoring junior staff, maintaining organized documentation, and staying current with tax and accounting standards are integral parts of the position.

Qualifications

• Strong tax expertise, including Tax, Tax Preparation, and Tax Compliance, with the ability to handle complex returns and planning engagements.
• Proficiency in Accounting principles and standards, including experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing Financial Statements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license or eligibility strongly preferred.
• Experience in public accounting with a focus on tax; prior senior-level responsibilities or supervisory experience beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency with tax and accounting software and strong skills in spreadsheet and office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with clients and team members.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and continuous learning in changing tax and regulatory environments.