Senior Tax Accountant

Smith Schafer CPAs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals and businesses while providing valuable training and leadership to entry-level accountants and interns. You will collaborate closely with managers and principals to assist clients with tax planning and financial statement preparation. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success. Join a firm that values integrity and results, and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Shorter Summer Hours

Paid Professional Development

Awesome Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in tax planning and preparation.
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.
• Provide leadership and training for entry-level accountants.

Skills

Tax Planning

Tax Preparation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Associates degree in Accounting/Finance

BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ProSystems Tax Preparation Software

QuickBooks

CCH Engagement

Job description

Description

Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours!

Smith Schafer is currently looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join their team.

Sign-on Bonus! Shorter Summer Hours! Paid Professional Development! Awesome Benefits!

Since 1971, Smith Schafer has been one of Minnesota’s most successful CPA firms and continues to experience incredible growth.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and goal-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to take charge in preparing individual and business tax returns. A Senior Accountant prepares and reviews complex tax returns and provides coaching and training for entry-level accountants and interns. This role will work closely with managers and principals in assisting our clients with tax planning, preparing financial statements, and researching technical tax issues. This person will have the opportunity to organize and manage client assignments and projects, prioritize workflows, and manage multiple deadlines. The person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Tax Accountant:

1. Prepares and leads preparation of individual and business tax returns.
2. Completes initial review and prepares complex tax returns.
3. Provides leadership and training for staff and entry-level accountants and seasonal interns.
4. Assists with tax planning and leads specific assigned projects.
5. Prepares/reviews compiled financial statements.
6. Works in a team environment with principals, managers, and staff.
7. Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements.
8. Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
9. Starts to identify areas of specialization.
10. Researches technical tax issues.
11. Engages in learning about the Firm’s business development efforts.
12. Professionally represents the Firm at assigned business and community functions.
13. Participates in industry niches.
14. Participates in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.

Requirements

The Senior Accountant should have the following education and experience:

1. Associates degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
2. Two years of experience in tax planning and preparation, tax-related projects.
3. Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
2. 3 years of experience in tax planning, preparation, and tax-related projects.
3. Experience with ProSystems tax preparation software, QuickBooks, and CCH Engagement.
4. Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable, and reliable.
5. CPA exam passed or on track to complete.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.

Smith Schafer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer