Tax Accountant

Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with matching options

Generous PTO package

On-site gym and café

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Advisors Excel in Topeka, Kansas, seeks a Tax Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role focuses on federal and multi-state tax compliance for multiple business entities, allowing you to leverage your expertise without the busy-season grind of public accounting.

You will prepare tax workpapers, manage relationships with CPA firms, and participate in process improvements. The role offers an inclusive workplace with generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience with corporate and LLC tax preparation.
• Experience in preparing and filing multi-state tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance.

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.
• Prepare quarterly tax projections using budgeted and forecasted data.
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices.

Skills

Federal and multi-state tax compliance

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Tax Accountant

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 in managing complex tax matters, while continuously improving processes and thinking beyond the checklist.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• 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
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices
• Communicate directly with taxing authorities to resolve issues
• Maintain documentation of resolutions
• 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)
• 35 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
• Experience in preparing and filing multi-state tax returns
• Experience working within complex, multi-entity structures

What You’ll Get

• Amazing benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k (with matching options)
• Generous PTO package from your start date
• Access to an on-site caf, gym, and primary care
• Continuous personal and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for hard work & exemplary performance
• Employee-sponsored eventsand more!

Advisors Excel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Everyone is welcome here as an inclusive workplace, our employees are always comfortable bringing their true selves to our offices daily.