Tax Senior Accountant

Boyum Barenscheer Wealth Management, LLC.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

9 paid holidays

Medical plans

HSA/FSA options

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

CPA assistance & tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Boyum Barenscheer is seeking a Tax Senior Accountant in Minnesota to manage and organize clients’ tax data, prepare and review individual and moderately complex tax returns, and identify planning opportunities for a diversified client base.

The role involves leading and mentoring staff, collaborating with audit and advisory teams, and delivering high-quality tax solutions while maintaining deadlines and budgets. Flexibility exists for in-office, hybrid, and remote arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting or tax preparation.
• Active CPA licensure preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; with an emphasis on Excel and QuickBooks; Tax and Accounting software.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical tax guidance, addressing inquiries, and proactively identifying opportunities for tax planning and optimization.
• Oversees the preparation and review of business and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax regulations, and adherence to firm and professional standards.
• Cultivates and strengthens client relationships through regular communication, understanding their financial goals, and offering tailored tax strategies to support their business and personal financial success.
• Maintains awareness of prescribed budgets and deadlines, proactively managing engagement timelines to ensure efficient and timely completion of client deliverables.
• Conducts tax research on complex issues, interpreting regulatory updates, and collaborating with internal departments to provide informed recommendations and solutions.
• Leads, trains, and mentors staff on tax principles, best practices, and firm procedures, ensuring their professional growth and development.
• Guide junior team members through the preparation of simple accounting and tax returns, reviewing their work for accuracy and offering constructive feedback.
• Actively participates in engagement planning, identifying potential risks, tax-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Stays current with industry developments, emerging tax laws, and accounting trends, applying newfound knowledge to enhance client service and firm capabilities.
• Fosters collaboration across departments, working closely with audit, advisory, and other teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to clients.

Skills

Tax accounting

Accounting

CPA preferred

Excel

QuickBooks

Mentoring staff

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Job description

Boyum Barenscheer is your local, trusted accounting firm with 50 years of experience providing audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across a variety of industries. We focus on building strong relationships and offering tailored solutions that help our clients succeed in an ever-changing business landscape.

Boyum Barenscheer is your local, trusted accounting firm with 50 years of experience providing audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across a variety of industries. We focus on building strong relationships and offering tailored solutions that help our clients succeed in an ever-changing business landscape.

Caring and Thoughtful | Get Things Done | Work with Purpose

Tax Senior Accountant Summary

The Tax Senior Accountant I manages and organizes clients’ tax data to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of individual tax returns, as well as moderately complex corporation, partnership, S-Corp, and trust tax filings. Tax Seniors take an active role in all phases of engagement, applying technical expertise and critical thinking to deliver high-quality results. This role involves preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting research on complex tax issues, and identifying planning opportunities for a diverse client base.

Tax Senior Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical tax guidance, addressing inquiries, and proactively identifying opportunities for tax planning and optimization.
• Oversees the preparation and review of business and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax regulations, and adherence to firm and professional standards.
• Cultivates and strengthens client relationships through regular communication, understanding their financial goals, and offering tailored tax strategies to support their business and personal financial success.
• Maintains awareness of prescribed budgets and deadlines, proactively managing engagement timelines to ensure efficient and timely completion of client deliverables.
• Conducts tax research on complex issues, interpreting regulatory updates, and collaborating with internal departments to provide informed recommendations and solutions.
• Leads, trains, and mentors staff on tax principles, best practices, and firm procedures, ensuring their professional growth and development.
• Guide junior team members through the preparation of simple accounting and tax returns, reviewing their work for accuracy and offering constructive feedback.
• Actively participates in engagement planning, identifying potential risks, tax-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Stays current with industry developments, emerging tax laws, and accounting trends, applying newfound knowledge to enhance client service and firm capabilities.
• Fosters collaboration across departments, working closely with audit, advisory, and other teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to clients.

Tax Senior Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting or tax preparation.
• Active CPA licensure preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; with an emphasis on Excel and QuickBooks; Tax and Accounting software.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Why Boyum is Right for You:

Aligned values. Here at Boyum we’re all about Getting Things Done, Working with Purpose, and being Caring and Thoughtful for our team and our clients.

Work Life Balance. Enjoy 20 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays to unplug and refresh.

Health is a priority. Firm paid for medical plans*, HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, and Nice Healthcare.

Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company safe harbor contribution, access to Boyum Barenscheer Wealth Management, Identity Protection, and more.

Get rewarded for continuing education. CPA assistance and completion bonus, access to Becker learning platform, and tuition reimbursement.

Flexibility to match your lifestyle. Depending on the role and location, we offer opportunities for in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.

Boyum is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

*For applicable individual only medical plans.