Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Life and Disability Insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Eide Bailly, a leading public accounting firm, seeks a tax professional in Sioux Falls to prepare high‑level returns for large clients. You will work with the tax team on planning, client communications, and special projects while gathering information to ensure accurate filings.

You will mentor junior staff, stay current with IRS rules, and participate in training and networking events. In‑office or hybrid work options support work‑life balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) accepted.
• 2–4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Stays up‑to‑date on evolving tax regulations and policies.
• 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 the tax team on planning, client interaction, and special tax projects.
• Gather tax information from clients to prepare accurate returns.
• Analyze tax situations to maximize benefits.
• Develop solutions and present them to the engagement team and client.
• Prepare accounting reports in a paperless environment.
• Mentor lower‑level staff in the tax department.
• Attend training seminars and professional development events.

Skills

Tax experience

Public accounting

CPA preferred

IRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

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.

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

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.