Senior Tax Advisor – Agricultural & Client Advisory

Wertz & Associates; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) with generous employer match

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Yankton is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join its growing tax team, delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to agricultural operations, closely held companies, and business owners while expanding technical expertise and client-facing skills.

This role offers direct exposure to partners, ongoing CPA development, a clear path toward leadership, and a culture that values technical excellence, client relationships, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree or advanced tax coursework preferred
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax concepts
• Agricultural or agribusiness tax experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, trust, and other tax returns
• Analyze client financial information and identify tax planning opportunities
• Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions
• Stay current on tax law changes and emerging industry trends
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, planning opportunities, and compliance requirements
• Build strong professional relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness
• Assist clients in understanding tax implications and available planning strategies
• Work collaboratively with managers and partners to deliver valuable advisory solutions
• Support and review the work of junior staff and interns
• Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced team members
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Work closely with team members across a variety of client engagements
• Continue developing advanced technical tax knowledge
• Participate in training, continuing education, and CPA development opportunities
• Build skills necessary for future advancement into management and leadership roles
• Gain exposure to increasingly sophisticated client engagements and planning projects

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Master's degree or advanced tax coursework

CPA certification progress

Job description

Wertz & Associates in Yankton is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join its growing tax team, delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to agricultural operations, closely held companies, and business owners while expanding technical expertise and client-facing skills.

This role offers direct exposure to partners, ongoing CPA development, a clear path toward leadership, and a culture that values technical excellence, client relationships, and work-life balance.