Tax Senior Associate

Colorado Railroad Museum; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Education assistance

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in Abilene, TX is looking for a Tax Senior Associate. The role involves preparing individual and business tax returns, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with IRS regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, active CPA license or EA certification, and 2-4 years of public accounting experience. This position offers a supportive culture, competitive compensation, and robust benefits package including generous paid time off and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IRS regulations.
• Experience training and mentoring lower-level employees.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Ability to stay up-to-date on evolving tax industry regulations and policies.
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
• Able to focus on complex tasks and understand the firm’s comprehensive compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various types of tax returns for clients.
• Ensure all components of the tax process are performed.
• Gather tax-related information from clients.
• Develop and communicate tax solutions.
• Prepare accounting reports in a paperless environment.
• Prepares accounting-related reports in a paperless office.
• Trains and mentors lower-level employees in the tax department.
• Attends training seminars and professional development and networking events.

Skills

Tax accounting principles

Client interaction

Work independently

Team collaboration

Staying current on tax regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license or EA certification

Job description

Location: Abilene, TX

Work Arrangement: In-office, or Hybrid

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Tax Senior Associate in Abilene, TX might include the following:

• Prepares individual, business and other types of tax returns for clients in various types of entities and industries such as healthcare and agriculture.
• Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed – including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
• Gathering relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
• Looking at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Developing solutions and communicating those solutions to the engagement team and client.
• Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
• Trains and mentors lower-level employees in the tax department.
• Attends training seminars, professional development and networking events.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• You have active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.
• You have 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• You have a well-rounded knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• You actively stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
• You are a self-starter who enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
• You are able to focus on complex tasks and will quickly understand the firm’s comprehensive compliance processes.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Next Steps

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.

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Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.