Senior Tax Accountant: Lead Complex Returns & Mentor Team

Community CPA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Community CPA, a fast-growing multilingual CPA firm, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant for its Bloomington, Minnesota office. You will manage individual and business tax engagements, prepare and review returns, perform tax research, and support junior staff development.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex engagements, and collaborate across departments to deliver integrated tax solutions. Strong technical, communication, and client-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related field.
• Generally, 4+ years of progressive tax or public accounting experience preferred; candidates with fewer years may be considered if they show strong aptitude and growth potential.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Experience working with professional tax and accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team.
• Successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and other entities.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Review financial statements and schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure clients remain compliant with tax laws and filing requirements.
• Calculate estimated tax payments and assist with tax projections.
• Maintain accurate and organized client records.
• Research tax issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and strategies aligned with client goals.
• Prepare tax forecasts and planning projections.
• Assist clients with year-end tax planning initiatives.
• Stay current on tax law changes and emerging industry trends.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax research

Client management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Bachelor's degree in taxation

Tools

UltraTax CS

Accounting CS

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Financial Edge

Job description

Community CPA, a fast-growing multilingual CPA firm, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant for its Bloomington, Minnesota office. You will manage individual and business tax engagements, prepare and review returns, perform tax research, and support junior staff development.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex engagements, and collaborate across departments to deliver integrated tax solutions. Strong technical, communication, and client-service skills are essential.