Senior Tax Accountant, Austin, MN

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive salary

Incentive bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Accurant LLC, a growing accounting and tax firm, seeks an experienced tax accountant to work out of our Austin, MN location. You will prepare and review tax returns for individuals, nonprofits, and businesses, and discuss planning scenarios with clients.

With at least five years of tax prep experience in a CPA firm, you will conduct research on complex issues, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients to communicate tax strategies amid regulatory changes.

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 in a CPA firm setting.
• Must live near the office to meet clients in-person.
• Strong knowledge of tax law, regulatory compliance accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and peers.
• Experience with Lacerte, TaxDome, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review 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

Teamwork

Independent work

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification

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 Austin, MN location. Our firm offers flexibility, a competitive salary, incentive bonuses and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review 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

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) 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