Tax Accountant

Smith Schafer CPAs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking future Tax Accountants to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing individual and business tax returns, assisting with tax planning, and collaborating with senior accountants. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a commitment to excellence. The company values its employees, offering shorter summer hours and paid professional development. If you are looking for a supportive and engaging work environment where your contributions are valued, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shorter summer work hours

Paid professional development

Awesome benefits

Qualifications

• One year of accounting experience or administrative support in finance.
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning and research technical tax issues.
• Collaborate with team on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ProSystems Tax Preparation software

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Searching for future Tax Accountants to join our team.

Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours!

Our employee survey results - "employees feel valued and included when working at Smith Schafer".

Shorter summer work hours! Paid professional development! Awesome benefits!

Job Summary:

The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing individual and business tax returns and providing support to senior accountants, supervisors, managers and principals, which includes assisting with tax planning, reviewing, and understanding financial statements, small business accounting, and researching technical tax issues. This position will need understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications and apply independent thought processes when working on special projects. A person in this role will need to prioritize their workflow to meet multiple deadlines. This person is expected to work efficiently and adapt to changes in schedules and work hours.

Key Responsibilities of the Tax Accountant:

• Prepares individual and business tax returns.
• Assists with tax planning.
• Prepares compiled financial statements.
• Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff.
• Collaborates with others on projects, team initiatives, and development opportunities.
• Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Researches technical tax issues.

Requirements

Qualifications Required for the Tax Accountant role:

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field.
• One year of similar accounting experience or administrative support experience in a financial organization.
• Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of prioritization and exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Previously worked in a CPA firm.
• Experience with ProSystems Tax Preparation software and QuickBooks.
• Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable and reliable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.

Smith Schafer is Equal Employment Opportunity Employer