Senior Tax Accountant

Meara Welch Browne, P.C.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health insurance benefits - company pays 100%

401(k)

Membership dues to professional organizations

Job summary

A prestigious full-service accounting firm in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to manage tax planning for a diverse clientele. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of public accounting experience and a CPA. Responsibilities include tax return preparation, client relationship management, and training staff. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including paid holidays and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Four to eight years' experience in a public accounting firm’s tax department is required.
• Experience preparing complex tax returns.
• Ability to communicate tax issues with management and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle tax planning projects for individuals and businesses.
• Analyze tax impact of tax law changes on clients' situations.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns.
• Manage client relationships and staff.
• Train staff on tax matters.

Skills

CPA

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Tax law knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

QuickBooks experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ProSystem Engagement

Axcess Tax

CCH AnswerConnect

Job description

Overview

Meara, Welch, Browne, PC, is not just an accounting firm. We are a prestigious full-service top CPA firm in the Kansas City area that provides services in tax, auditing, litigation support, fraud investigation, forensics, valuations, technology consulting and business consulting. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized solutions. We are actively seeking a senior tax associate with four to eight years of recent public accounting experience to add to our dynamic tax department. As a key member of our firm, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele and collaborate with experienced professionals, while gaining invaluable experience. If you have a passion for helping clients navigate tax and accounting matters, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for someone with the following:

Responsibilities

• Handle tax planning projects for individuals and businesses
• Analyze tax impact of tax law changes on client’s situations
• Review individual, partnership, trust, and corporation tax returns
• Prepare complex tax returns
• Manage client relationships and staff
• Identify and research accounting and tax related matters
• Provide accounting assistance to small and medium sized businesses
• Coordinate multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Calculate income tax provisions for GAAP financial statements
• Train staff
• Learn new information and skills quickly and stay updated on changes in tax laws
• Communicate with management and clients on tax issues and situations

Preferred Experience

• CPA
• Four to eight years' experience in a Public accounting firm's tax department (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with ProSystem Engagement and/or Axcess Tax/ProSystemTax helpful
• Experience with CCH AnswerConnect platform helpful
• Experience with QuickBooks helpful
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance benefits - company pays 100%
• 401(k)
• Membership dues to professional organizations

4121 W. 83rd Street, Suite 260

Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting