Senior Tax Accountant: Ownership Path & Mentorship

Orionplacement; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Muscatine, IA seeks an experienced tax professional for on-site role handling individuals and business entities. You will prepare and review federal and state returns, advise on tax planning, and support clients with accounting needs.

Regular mentorship and leadership opportunities are part of the role. The position emphasizes annual tax season intensity with potential for ownership pathways and closer collaboration with firm leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience with tax preparation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• CPA or EA, or actively pursuing CPA/EA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Advise clients on tax planning, compliance and accounting matters.
• Research tax issues and communicate practical recommendations.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Prepare financial statements and projections for business clients.
• Assist clients with QuickBooks queries and issues.
• Represent clients before tax authorities when needed.
• Review junior staff work and mentor less-experienced accountants.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines, especially during tax season.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Client relations

Tax planning

Mentoring

Deadline management

Education

CPA or EA

Tools

Tax software

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Confidential Employer in Muscatine, IA seeks an experienced tax professional for on-site role handling individuals and business entities. You will prepare and review federal and state returns, advise on tax planning, and support clients with accounting needs.

Regular mentorship and leadership opportunities are part of the role. The position emphasizes annual tax season intensity with potential for ownership pathways and closer collaboration with firm leadership.