Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Billings, MT seeks a Tax Senior Associate to join our client-focused tax practice. You will prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses, engage in planning, and collaborate with the tax team to optimize outcomes for diverse industries.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, managing complex filings, staying current with IRS rules, and delivering high-quality service in a hybrid or in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license preferred or Enrolled Agent (EA) accepted.
• 2-4 years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and policies.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team.
• Ability to handle complex tasks within firm compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business and other tax returns for clients in various entities and industries.
• Collaborate with tax team on tax planning and special projects.
• Gather relevant tax information from clients for accurate returns.
• Analyze tax situations to maximize benefits.
• Develop solutions and communicate them to the engagement team and client.
• Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless environment.
• Train and mentor junior staff in the tax department.
• Attend training seminars and professional development events.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Location: Billings, MT

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or In-office

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Tax Senior Associate might include the following:

• Prepares individual, business and other types of tax returns for clients in various types of entities and industries.
• 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! In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.

Eide Bailly LLC 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.