Senior Tax Accountant

Accurant, LLC; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Incentive bonuses

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Accurant, LLC seeks a senior tax accountant at our Apple Valley, MN location. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, with client-facing planning discussions and in-person meetings. CPA or EA preferred, with 5+ years in a CPA environment and strong tax knowledge.

We offer flexibility, incentives, and a solid benefits package. Ideal candidates live near the Apple Valley office and can work effectively in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field required.
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent certification preferred.
• At least five years of extensive tax prep experience (individual, corporate and partnership tax) at a senior level in a CPA firm setting.
• Ability to meet with clients in-person; reside near Apple Valley, MN.
• Strong knowledge of tax law, regulatory compliance, accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, nonprofits, and businesses.
• Create and discuss tax planning scenarios with clients.
• Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues.
• Make final adjusting entries for business clients prior to returning tax returns.
• Review the work of less experienced staff.
• Collaborate with clients to communicate tax strategies and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client communication

Research tax issues

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Lacerte

TaxDome

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accurant LLC is a progressive, expanding, full-service accounting and tax firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. We’re looking for an experienced tax accountant to work out of our Apple Valley, MN location. Our firm offers flexibility, a competitive salary, incentive bonuses and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field required
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent certification preferred
• At least five years of extensive tax prep experience (individual, corporate and partnership tax) at a senior level in a CPA firm setting
• Must live in close proximity to the office in order to meet with clients in-person
• Strong knowledge of tax law, regulatory compliance accounting, and financial reporting standards
• Desire to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect & build relationships with clients, firm leadership and peers
• Confidence in professional aptitude & the ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge and qualifications to clients
• Experience with Lacerte, TaxDome, QuickBooks & Microsoft Office a plus

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, non-profits and businesses
• Create and discuss tax planning scenarios with clients
• Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues
• Make final adjusting entries for business clients prior to preparing tax returns
• Review the work of less experienced staff
• Collaborate with clients to communicate tax strategies effectively, addressing inquiries related to tax reporting, tax law changes, and financial analysis