Tax Accountant

Lutz; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Disability and life insurance

FSA, dental and vision

Job summary

Lutz in Holdrege, Nebraska is seeking an experienced tax professional for a tax-focused role with no audit responsibilities. You’ll have direct access to firm leadership, a loyal client base, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful client relationships without being lost in a large firm environment.

The role is based in Holdrege, with a collaborative, flexible, family-oriented team. Title and level can flex based on experience, making it a strong fit for an experienced Senior

Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax experience, ideally within public accounting
• Strong individual and business tax preparation experience
• Ability to work directly with clients and communicate tax concepts effectively
• CPA strongly preferred, but experienced non-CPA tax professionals will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Agricultural tax experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience with tax and accounting platforms such as UltraTax, Thomson Reuters Accounting CS, QuickBooks Desktop/Online, Xero or similar systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business income tax returns, with a significant concentration of S-Corporations
• Provide year-round tax planning and consulting to individuals and business owners
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients make informed financial decisions
• Support tax compliance and other accounting/advisory needs
• Work closely with a shareholder and other experienced members of the firm

Skills

Client communication

Tax planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

UltraTax

Thomson Reuters Accounting CS

QuickBooks Desktop/Online

Xero

Job description

*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted

If you enjoy public accounting but want to spend your time focused on tax, planning and client relationships\u2014not audit work\u2014this could be a great next step. Join our client, an established regional CPA firm where you’ll have direct access to firm leadership, a loyal client base and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful client relationships without getting lost in a large-firm environment.

This opportunity is based in Holdrege, Nebraska. The team is collaborative, flexible and family-oriented. The title and level can flex based on experience, making this a strong fit for an experienced Senior Accountant, CPA or other seasoned tax professional.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review individual and business income tax returns, with a significant concentration of S-Corporations
• Provide year-round tax planning and consulting to individuals and business owners
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients make informed financial decisions
• Support tax compliance and other accounting/advisory needs
• Work closely with a shareholder and other experienced members of the firm

What They’re Looking For

• 4+ years of tax experience, ideally within public accounting
• Strong individual and business tax preparation experience
• Ability to work directly with clients and communicate tax concepts effectively
• CPA strongly preferred, but experienced non-CPA tax professionals will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• Agricultural tax experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience with tax and accounting platforms such as UltraTax, Thomson Reuters Accounting CS, QuickBooks Desktop/Online, Xero or similar systems is helpful.

Why Consider It?

• Established regional firm with more than 60 years in business
• Tax-focused role with no audit responsibilities
• Direct interaction with firm leadership
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium for the employee
• 401(k) eligibility from Day One with a 4% company match
• Profit sharing
• Disability and life insurance
• FSA, dental and vision options
• Paid time off based on tenure
• New-client incentive program
• Opportunity for continued professional growth with flexibility around title and level