Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Education assistance

Certification incentives

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Dubuque, IA seeks aTax professional with 2–4 years in public accounting to prepare high-level returns for multi-million-dollar clients. You will work with the tax team on planning, client interaction, and specialized projects in a collaborative, paperless environment.

The role emphasizes staying current with IRS regulations, providing solutions, and mentoring junior staff while participating in training and networking events. Hybrid work is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) accepted.
• 2–4 years tax experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Keeps up-to-date with changing tax regulations.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-level returns for multi-million-dollar businesses or high net worth individuals.
• Collaborate with tax team on planning, client interaction, and special tax projects.
• Gather client information to produce accurate tax returns.
• Assess tax scenarios to maximize tax benefits.
• Develop solutions and communicate them to engagement team and client.
• Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless environment.
• Train and mentor lower-level tax staff.
• Attend training, professional development, and networking events.

Skills

Tax accounting

IRS regulations

Public accounting

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred / EA accepted

Job description

Location: Dubuque, IA

Work Arrangement: In-office, or Hybrid

Typical Day in the Life

• Prepare a high-level return for a multi-million-dollar business or high net worth individual.
• 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.

Eide Bailly 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.