Senior Tax Accountant - Lead Complex Returns & Mentorship

Jak + Co.; Falcon Heights (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account (

Profit Sharing with 401k Plan

Group Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jak + Co. in Minnesota seeks a Senior Accountant with a tax emphasis to organize and coordinate clients’ tax data for timely completion of returns. You will assist less experienced preparers and handle moderately complex tax matters while working with a local, client‑focused firm.

Expect to review tax information, prepare diverse returns, and participate in planning client engagements. The role requires strong English communication and CPA/EA licensure progress where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of public accounting experience with auditing and tax.
• 4-year degree in accounting or Master’s in taxation is required.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under supervision.
• Reviews client tax information for completeness and asks questions as needed.
• Prepares individual and business returns of varying complexity.
• Directs and reviews work papers for staff accountants.
• Meets client deadlines and contributes to planning client engagements.
• Suggests tax planning ideas to managers and partners.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Tax knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

Jak + Co. in Minnesota seeks a Senior Accountant with a tax emphasis to organize and coordinate clients’ tax data for timely completion of returns. You will assist less experienced preparers and handle moderately complex tax matters while working with a local, client‑focused firm.

Expect to review tax information, prepare diverse returns, and participate in planning client engagements. The role requires strong English communication and CPA/EA licensure progress where applicable.