Senior Accountant – Tax

Jak + Co.; Falcon Heights (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account (

Profit Sharing with 401k Plan

Group Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jak + Co. in Minnesota seeks a Senior Accountant with a tax emphasis to organize and coordinate clients’ tax data for timely completion of returns. You will assist less experienced preparers and handle moderately complex tax matters while working with a local, client‑focused firm.

Expect to review tax information, prepare diverse returns, and participate in planning client engagements. The role requires strong English communication and CPA/EA licensure progress where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of public accounting experience with auditing and tax.
• 4-year degree in accounting or Master’s in taxation is required.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under supervision.
• Reviews client tax information for completeness and asks questions as needed.
• Prepares individual and business returns of varying complexity.
• Directs and reviews work papers for staff accountants.
• Meets client deadlines and contributes to planning client engagements.
• Suggests tax planning ideas to managers and partners.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Tax knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

A Senior Accountant with a Tax emphasis is responsible for organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate and timely completion of individual, corporate, partnership and S corporation returns. Performs most work assigned with minimal assistance from a higher level tax professional . Will provide assistance to less experienced tax preparers. Seniors are expected to handle moderately complex tax matters.

We have:

• A unique people-centered culture that attracts the brightest and most forward-thinking accounting professionals.
• The resources, expertise, and global capability of a large accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility of a local firm.
• We offer two convenient office locations: our main office in Falcon Heights, providing easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul, and a second office in Rogers to better serve clients in the northwest metro area.

You have (requirements):

• 2 – 3 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
• 4 year degree in accounting, or Master’s degree in taxation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Either holds a current and valid certified public accountant’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the Minnesota CPA exam OR holds a current enrolled agent license or is working toward obtaining their EA.
• If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA and MNCPA societies.
• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting and tax software programs.

You will (job responsibilities):

• Performs diversified accounting , auditing , and tax assignments under the direction of a manger, director or partner.
• Reviews tax information submitted by client for completeness; prepares list of questions and missing information. Communicates with client directly, or through partner on the engagement.
• Confirms that data collected is complete, reasonable, and accurate.
• Prepares individual and business returns of various complexities.
• Prepares amended returns, property tax refunds, and other returns as needed.
• Makes adjusting entries and completes trial balances in order to prepare a tax return.
• Maintains a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package in order to set up clients and read and understand depreciation reports.
• Prepares tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
• Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Directs and instructs staff accountants, where applicable, in work to be performed and reviews their work papers.
• Assigns work to staff accountants based on their knowledge and capabilities.
• Prepares and indexes work papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.
• Suggests client tax planning ideas to manager, director or partner.
• Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of managers, directors or partners is kept to a minimum.
• Prepares invoices for clients.
• Start establishing a presence in the community by participating in civic organizations such as chamber of commerce, rotary etc.
• Represents the firm in a positive and professional manner at all business related functions.

Travel:

• Occasional same day travel for work at client’s offices, meeting, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at client’s offices, meetings, and seminars using personal vehicle.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 55 hours per week. Required to work on Saturdays during this time period.

Benefits Provided (Full-Time Staff):

• Medical
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Profit Sharing with 401k Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (if not state mandated)
• Paid Time Off

Benefits Provided (Part-Time Staff):

• Earned Safe & Sick Time

Pay:

$82,000 – $105,000