Senior Staff - Tax - Private Asset Solutions

Adams Brown; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial paid-time-off

Comprehensive benefit package

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Great Bend is seeking a Senior Staff member for their Tax team. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, advising clients on tax services, and conducting tax research. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Bachelor's with the CPA qualification. This role offers a flexible work environment with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Individual, partnership, S corporation and trust return experience, familiarity with gift and estate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax services, compliance, retirement planning and wealth transfer.
• Prepare tax returns and conduct tax research to develop strategies and opportunities for clients.
• Maintain accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients.

Skills

Client service orientation

Excellent organizational skills

Effectively communicate orally and in writing

Aptitude to learn and use multiple software applications

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Bachelor's with 150-hour requirement

Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification

Job description

Senior Staff - Tax - Private Asset Solutions

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, closely held business, local government and private asset solutions. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology and wealth management services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals.

Office locations include: Kansas: Wichita, Overland Park, Manhattan, Hutchinson, McPherson, Hays, Great Bend, Colby, Larned. Arkansas: Little Rock, Jonesboro.

Position Summary

The individual in this position is primarily responsible for preparation and review of income tax returns (1040,1041, 1065 and 1120S) with an introduction to transfer tax returns (706 and 709). Additionally, a successful candidate should be interested in developing into a multi-disciplinary professional who is passionate about learning all aspects of wealth management. This individual will join a dynamic team that thrives to provide the highest quality of holistic wealth services to our clients. May lead and direct the work of others. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This individual will work on the Private Asset Solutions focus area team.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or bachelor’s degree with the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam. Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification. 3-5 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax services, compliance, retirement planning and wealth transfer
• Prepare tax returns and conduct tax research to develop strategies and planning opportunities for clients
• Review mid-level complexity individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns
• Tax planning and client consulting
• Maintain accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
• Comply with relevant continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, and the firm
• Enhance the firm image by demonstrating “executive presence”. This means instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word and professional appearance
• Work closely with principals, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
• Maintain strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
• Demonstrate technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seek to continuously develop communication skills
• Increase knowledge base on the firm’s industry lines and service offerings
• Promote the ideas, values, mission, and vision of the firm and support the one-firm concept
• Proactively seek knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities And Characteristics

• Individual, partnership, S corporation and trust return experience familiarity with or experience with gift and estate a plus
• Maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Commitment to the profession and the firm
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Work well with others

Working Conditions

Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during tax season and offices close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.”

AdamsBrown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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