Senior Tax Accountant

Careerwebsite; Apple Valley, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive salary

Incentive bonuses

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Accurant LLC in Apple Valley, MN is seeking an experienced tax accountant to join our expanding practice. You will prepare and review complex returns for individuals, nonprofits, and businesses, and discuss planning scenarios with clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in accounting, with 5+ years of tax prep experience in a CPA firm; CPA or EA certification preferred. Proficiency with Lacerte, TaxDome, QuickBooks, and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required.
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent certification preferred.
• At least five years of tax preparation experience (individual, corporate, partnership) at a senior level.
• Must reside near Apple Valley, MN to meet with clients in person.
• Strong knowledge of tax law, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients, leadership and peers.
• Experience with Lacerte, TaxDome, QuickBooks & Microsoft Office is 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 and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

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