Tax Accountant

NACBA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our in-house finance team in Lenexa, KS, onsite. You will support federal and multi-state tax compliance across about 30 entities and help drive strategic planning beyond routine returns.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of public accounting experience, strong tax knowledge, and excellent Excel and communication skills to manage complex matters and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with corporate and LLC tax preparation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state tax workpapers.
• Prepare documentation for and review returns prepared by external CPA firms.
• Analyze book-to-tax differences and prepare state apportionment schedules.
• Support tax-related disclosures and documentation.
• Prepare quarterly tax projections and assist in estimating annual tax liabilities.
• Submit quarterly federal and state tax payments and maintain documentation.
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices; liaise with authorities.
• Coordinate with external CPAs and participate in process improvements and special projects.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position: Tax Accountant

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Director of Tax

Location: Lenexa, KS/ Topeka, KS - Onsite

Overview:

Are you a seasoned tax professional who enjoys the work but is worn out by the long hours of public accounting?

Join a dynamic in-house finance team where you can apply your expertise in a complex, multi-entity environment — without the traditional busy-season grind.

As our Tax Accountant, you’ll support federal and multi-state tax compliance and planning across approximately 30 business entities. With ongoing business growth, new ventures, and evolving initiatives, this role offers meaningful, strategic tax work — not repetitive client returns.

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and confident managing complex tax matters, while continuously improving processes and thinking beyond the checklist.

What you’ll do:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state tax workpapers
• Prepare documentation for and review returns prepared by external CPA firms
• Analyze book-to-tax differences
• Prepare state apportionment schedules
• Support tax-related disclosures and documentation

Quarterly Tax Planning & Payments

• Prepare quarterly tax projections using budgeted and forecasted financial data
• Assist in estimating annual tax liabilities
• Submit quarterly federal and state tax payments and maintain documentation

Tax Notices & Correspondence

• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices
• Communicate directly with taxing authorities to resolve issues
• Maintain documentation of resolutions

External Firm Coordination & Special Projects

• Serve as liaison between the Company and external CPA firms
• Conduct tax research to support compliance and planning initiatives
• Participate in process improvements and special projects as assigned

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with corporate and LLC tax preparation
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently

Bonus Points:

• Experience preparing and filing multi-state tax returns
• Experience working within complex, multi-entity structures