Senior Tax Associate & Practice Mentor

Honkamp, P.C.; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible schedules and summer Fridays

Job summary

Honkamp, P.C. in Coralville, IA seeks a Senior Tax Associate to prepare accurate tax returns and assist in audits, notices, and research. You will help train interns and monitor workloads during tax season.

The role requires 2–4 years of tax experience, a accounting degree, and strong written and verbal communication. CPA preferred; comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture await.

Qualifications

• Two to four years' related experience and bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in an accounting related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of at least one type of income tax (business vs. individual) and working knowledge of the other.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• CPA or other applicable certification(s) preferred; maintain CPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Training and delegating projects to interns during tax season and monitoring workload.
• Document work effectively.
• Master prep of level 1 returns; review levels 2–4 returns in assigned area.
• Respond to Federal/State notices, write department memos, and Teams posts.
• Coordinate with assurance and accounting on pre-assigned returns to prepare client returns accurately and timely.
• Research tax law, including intermediate and advanced questions.
• Develop knowledge of client businesses and identify additional services for clients and prospects.
• Develop knowledge of firm products and services.
• Assist with administrative functions such as deadlines, extensions, and workpaper roll forwards.
• Achieve annual billable hour goals while maintaining high client service standards and contributing to profitability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Client service orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Honkamp, P.C. in Coralville, IA seeks a Senior Tax Associate to prepare accurate tax returns and assist in audits, notices, and research. You will help train interns and monitor workloads during tax season.

The role requires 2–4 years of tax experience, a accounting degree, and strong written and verbal communication. CPA preferred; comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture await.