Senior Tax Accountant - Complex Returns & Planning

HBE LLP; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Health, vision, dental insurance

Disability & 401(k) contributions

Generous time off

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

HBE LLP in Nebraska seeks a Senior Accountant – Tax to deliver high-level tax and accounting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, large businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

The role emphasizes complex tax returns, tax research, planning, client relationships, and staff guidance, with CPA eligibility or CPA designation preferred and 3–6+ years in public accounting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides higher-level tax and accounting services to a wide variety of clients, including individuals, large businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
• Researches tax and accounting issues and presents guidance for recommended alternatives.
• Prepares complex tax returns with minimal supervision.
• Participates in tax planning for clients.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Supervises tax return preparation engagements and reviews workpapers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Accounting knowledge

Tax principles

Tax research

Written communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Critical thinking

Staff guidance

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

CPA eligibility or CPA designation preferred

Job description

HBE LLP in Nebraska seeks a Senior Accountant – Tax to deliver high-level tax and accounting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, large businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

The role emphasizes complex tax returns, tax research, planning, client relationships, and staff guidance, with CPA eligibility or CPA designation preferred and 3–6+ years in public accounting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.