Senior Tax Accountant

The Romine Group CPAs; Columbia City (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Romine Group CPAs in Indiana is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations. You will research tax questions, advise clients on compliance and planning, and communicate results clearly to clients and colleagues.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of public accounting experience, works independently, and stays current with federal and state tax laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Minimum two years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Working knowledge of individual and business tax preparation.
• Proficiency with professional tax software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Research tax issues independently and document conclusions clearly in workpapers and client memos.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to reduce client tax liability.
• Prepare quarterly estimates, extensions, and year-end tax projections.
• Respond to notices and correspondence from the IRS and state taxing authorities.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, explain results, and answer questions.
• Stay current on changes in federal and state tax law and how they affect clients.
• Manage multiple engagements and meet filing deadlines, especially during busy season.
• Support other bookkeeping, payroll, or advisory work as needed.

Skills

Independent research

Self-starter

Problem solver

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description: Tax Accountant

Position summary

We are seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review tax returns, research tax questions, and advise clients on compliance and planning. The ideal candidate brings at least two years of public accounting experience, works independently, and communicates clearly with clients and colleagues. Experience with production agriculture clients is a plus but not required.

This is a hybrid role

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Research tax issues independently and document conclusions clearly in workpapers and client memos.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to reduce client tax liability.
• Prepare quarterly estimates, extensions, and year-end tax projections.
• Respond to notices and correspondence from the IRS and state taxing authorities.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, explain results, and answer questions.
• Stay current on changes in federal and state tax law and how they affect clients.
• Manage multiple engagements and meet filing deadlines, especially during busy season.
• Support other bookkeeping, payroll, or advisory work as needed.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum of two years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Working knowledge of individual and business tax preparation.
• Proficiency with professional tax software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred qualifications

These are a plus but not required.

• Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
• Prior experience with, or familiarity with, production agriculture clients, such as farm income reporting (Schedule F), depreciation of farm equipment and buildings, crop insurance and government program payments, and cash-basis farm accounting.

Skills and attributes

• Independent research: Able to research tax matters on your own using primary and secondary sources and reach well-supported conclusions.
• Self-starter: Takes ownership of work, manages priorities without close supervision, and moves engagements forward.
• Problem solver: Approaches complex or unfamiliar situations with curiosity and finds practical solutions.
• Communication: Explains tax concepts clearly in writing and in conversation, to clients and to team members.
• Attention to detail: Produces accurate, well-organized work under deadline pressure.