Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Colorado is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses, collaborate with the tax team on planning, and mentor junior staff in a hybrid in-office environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with CPA preferred and EA accepted. It offers collaboration with a diverse client base and opportunities for ongoing professional development in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Prepare individual and business tax returns for clients across industries.
• Collaborate with tax team on planning and special projects.
• Gather client information to ensure accurate returns.
• Keep up-to-date with IRS rules and tax regulations.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in trainings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, businesses and other entities.
• Work with tax team on planning, client interaction and special projects.
• Gather tax information from clients to ensure accurate filings.
• Review tax situations to maximize benefits.
• Develop solutions and present them to team and clients.
• Prepare accounting reports in a paperless office.
• Train and mentor lower-level staff in tax.
• Attend training and networking events.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Enrolled Agent (EA) accepted

Job description

Location: Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, CO

Work Arrangement: In-office or Hybrid

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

$85,000 - $100,000. 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.