Senior Tax CPA — Advisory & Growth Path

Wertz & Associates; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Firm-paid life insurance

Firm-paid disability insurance

Continuing education and CPA support

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant / CPA to join its growing public accounting and advisory team. You will work with business owners, farmers, families, trusts, and closely held businesses while developing expertise in tax planning, consulting, client advisory services, and relationship management.

With a strong reputation, this firm offers meaningful client interaction, long-term career development, and a culture that rewards contributions.

Qualifications

• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 2–3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred
• Experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax and Accounting CS a plus
• Strong understanding of tax compliance concepts and procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, business, partnership, trust, and related tax returns
• Assist clients with proactive tax planning strategies
• Research tax issues and develop practical recommendations
• Respond to federal and state tax notices
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality client deliverables
• Build strong relationships with business owners and individual clients
• Provide year-round guidance regarding tax and financial matters
• Deliver exceptional client service through responsiveness and communication
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports
• Assist clients with payroll and payroll tax compliance matters
• Support bookkeeping and accounting engagements as necessary
• Help clients improve processes and financial reporting accuracy
• Continue developing technical tax expertise
• Participate in continuing education and professional development programs
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and firm leadership
• Build skills that support advancement into future leadership opportunities

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Thomson Reuters UltraTax

Accounting CS

Job description

Wertz & Associates in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant / CPA to join its growing public accounting and advisory team. You will work with business owners, farmers, families, trusts, and closely held businesses while developing expertise in tax planning, consulting, client advisory services, and relationship management.

With a strong reputation, this firm offers meaningful client interaction, long-term career development, and a culture that rewards contributions.