Tax Senior Associate

Tanner; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO policy

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company contribution

$3,000 bonus for passing CPA exam

Excellent health, life, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Coaching & advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm in Lehi, Utah is seeking qualified candidates to join their team. Ideal candidates will have two to four years of experience, strong academic credentials, and the ability to communicate effectively. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, engaging with clients, and conducting research on tax issues. The firm offers excellent training, an open PTO policy, and competitive insurance benefits, making it a great place for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to establish great working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Strong ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to build client relationships and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a variety of tax returns for corporate and individual clients.
• Engaging in client interaction to understand their business and tax needs.
• Researching tax issues to serve client needs.
• Consulting: assisting with dynamic tax projects.
• Continuing Education: engaging in firm-provided CPE to improve skills.

Skills

High integrity

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Pursuing CPA or currently has CPA license

Strong academic credentials (3.5 G.P.A. or higher)

Job description

Tanner LLC, Utah’s largest public accounting firm and one of INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Accounting firms, has recently been named as one of Accounting Today's Top Regional Leaders and Firms to watch for 2022 and 2023. Our stellar reputation in the marketplace for being value add strategic partners to the clients we serve has made us the firm of choice for Utah’s premier businesses. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction has earned us a position of trust and respect within the industry.

Our professionals choose to build careers at Tanner because they appreciate our growth mindset and share our values, Gratitude, Excellence in All We Do, and Personal Accountability. Firm leadership is down the hall, not across the country, creating a close-knit and collaborative work environment with curated paths for career advancement and opportunity. Our community of colleagues create an environment that can’t be matched. We are a public accounting firm characterized by our investment in our team – Voted #1 in Training multiple years running - and distinctive culture, which sets us apart and defines the experience for our professionals.

The ideal candidates will have the following qualities:

• High integrity
• Two to four years of experience>
• Strong academic credentials (3.5 G.P.A. or higher)
• Ability to establish great working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and work under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team of professionals at all levels
• Pursuing CPA or currently has CPA license

Professional responsibilities will include tasks such as the following:

• Tax Compliance: Preparing a variety of tax returns, including corporate, partnership, estate, gift, individual, not-for-profit, and employee benefit tax returns
• Client Interaction: Understanding your clients’ business, tax needs, and be able to address questions.
• Research & Analysis: Researching tax issues to serve client needs.
• Consulting: Assisting with dynamic tax projects
• Continuing Education: engage in ongoing professional development through firm provided CPE courses to improve technical knowledge and skills

We’re sure you will tell us what you have to offer, but here is what we bring to the table:

• The best training through Tanner LLC, Allinial Global, and other quality providers
• Open PTO policy, paid holidays, and a company wide shut down between the week of Christmas and New Years Day
• Excellent health, life, disability and dental insurance
• A $3,000 bonus for passing the CPA exam, if applicable
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed company contribution
• Unique coaching & opportunities for advancement