Senior Tax Accountant

Orionplacement; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Muscatine, IA seeks an experienced tax professional for on-site role handling individuals and business entities. You will prepare and review federal and state returns, advise on tax planning, and support clients with accounting needs.

Regular mentorship and leadership opportunities are part of the role. The position emphasizes annual tax season intensity with potential for ownership pathways and closer collaboration with firm leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience with tax preparation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• CPA or EA, or actively pursuing CPA/EA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Advise clients on tax planning, compliance and accounting matters.
• Research tax issues and communicate practical recommendations.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Prepare financial statements and projections for business clients.
• Assist clients with QuickBooks queries and issues.
• Represent clients before tax authorities when needed.
• Review junior staff work and mentor less-experienced accountants.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines, especially during tax season.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Client relations

Tax planning

Mentoring

Deadline management

Education

CPA or EA

Tools

Tax software

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with individual and business clients.
• Take ownership of complex tax, accounting, and advisory work while expanding your expertise.
• Mentor junior team members and become a key contributor to a growing local firm.
• Enjoy direct access to firm leadership and increasing responsibility.
• Explore a potential pathway to ownership or partnership for the right individual.
• Make a real impact during tax season while enjoying reduced hours during the rest of the year.

Location: Muscatine, IA. This is an on-site opportunity with a collaborative local team. During the busy season from January through April 15, regular in-office presence is expected; outside busy season, reduced hours and occasional work-from-home flexibility are available.

Note: Must have 3+ years of public accounting tax experience, individual and business tax return preparation/review experience, and a CPA, EA, or active progress toward one of these credentials.

About Us

We are an established local tax and accounting firm serving individuals and businesses throughout Eastern Iowa. Our team is known for trusted client relationships, practical tax expertise, and personalized service. We offer an environment where experienced professionals can make an impact, grow their client base, mentor others, and take on meaningful responsibility. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other entities.
• Advise clients on tax planning, compliance, accounting, and business matters.
• Research tax issues and communicate practical recommendations to clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Prepare financial statements, projections, and other financial information for business clients.
• Support clients with accounting and QuickBooks questions and issues.
• Represent clients before federal and state taxing authorities when needed.
• Review junior staff work and provide constructive guidance and feedback.
• Mentor and develop less-experienced accounting professionals.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines, especially during tax season.
• Identify opportunities to expand client services and add value to relationships.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting and tax preparation experience.
• Individual and business tax return preparation and review experience.
• CPA, EA, or actively pursuing a CPA or EA.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Tax planning and research experience.
• Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge.
• Proficiency with tax software, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks.
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take ownership.
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do more than prepare tax returns. You will become a trusted advisor to clients, develop meaningful relationships, mentor others, and play an important role in the firm's continued growth. Our team values professionalism, personal ownership, client service, and long-term career development, with the potential for greater leadership and ownership opportunities over time.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance