Senior Tax Associate

Hawkins Ash CPAs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Flexible work-life balance

Paid community service day

Job summary

Hawkins Ash CPAs in Rochester, MN is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our team. In this role you will prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses and fiduciaries, review colleagues' work, and assist with tax planning and projections.

You will communicate with engagement leaders, develop client correspondence, perform tax research, and contribute to training and mentorship of staff while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with CPA or CPA eligibility.
• Three to five years of experience providing accounting and financial services is preferred, exceptions can occur based on work to be performed.
• Exceptional communication and strong multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders.
• Review work prepared by associates.
• Assist with tax planning and projections.
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items or other important matters in a timely manner.
• Prepare client correspondence, letters, e-mail, or other communications pertaining to tax notices.
• Perform tax research.
• Develop and train team members to help them build inspired careers.
• Attend continuing professional education seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Strong multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or CPA eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring a Senior Tax Associatefor our Rochester office.

Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.

Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.

Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

What you'll do:

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
• Review work prepared by associates
• Assist with tax planning and projections
• Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items or other important matters in a timely manner
• Prepare client correspondence, letters, e-mail, or other communications pertaining to tax notices
• Perform tax research
• Develop and train team members to help them build inspired careers
• Attend continuing professional education seminars
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with CPA or CPA eligibility
• Three to five years of experience providing accounting and financial services is preferred, exceptions can occur based on work to be performed
• Exceptional communication and strong multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary

As a team member, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Flexible work-life balance
• Paid community service day