Senior Tax Associate — Agribusiness & Complex Returns

ELO CPA's & Advisors; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) with 5% match

Health coverage

Life insurance

Summer Fridays

Job summary

ELO CPAs & Advisors in Yankton, SD seeks a Senior Tax Associate with a focus on agricultural and agribusiness clients to manage complex tax compliance and advisory tasks while ensuring adherence to tax laws and high client service standards.

You will analyze tax issues, prepare complex returns, and communicate with clients and tax authorities, collaborating with teammates and mentoring junior staff to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining CPA is highly desirable.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or related field, with focus on tax services.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review more complex tax returns and workpapers, applying advanced technical knowledge to ensure accuracy, compliance, and advisory-focused outcomes.
• Analyze client information, research tax issues, and develop solutions that support planning strategies and maximize tax benefits.
• Communicate directly with clients and tax authorities, providing guidance, addressing inquiries, and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Maintain thorough documentation and prepare supporting reports in alignment with firm standards and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with team members across engagements, contributing to workflow efficiencies while supporting and reviewing the work of junior associates and interns.
• Continue developing technical expertise through ongoing learning, training, and staying current with evolving tax laws and industry trends.

Skills

MS Office Suite

UltraTax

Federal/State/Local tax laws

Agriculture/Agribusiness tax

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting

CPA certification or progress toward CPA

Tools

UltraTax

Job description

ELO CPAs & Advisors in Yankton, SD seeks a Senior Tax Associate with a focus on agricultural and agribusiness clients to manage complex tax compliance and advisory tasks while ensuring adherence to tax laws and high client service standards.

You will analyze tax issues, prepare complex returns, and communicate with clients and tax authorities, collaborating with teammates and mentoring junior staff to grow professionally.