Tax Senior Associate

Colorado Railroad Museum; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Tax Senior Associate in Sioux Falls, SD. The candidate will prepare high-level tax returns for multi-million-dollar businesses or high net worth individuals. Responsibilities include collaborating with the tax team, mentoring lower-level employees, and ensuring compliance with IRS regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, some tax experience, and a CPA or EA certification preferred. The firm offers a supportive culture with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred.
• 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Ability to stay up-to-date on changing tax regulations.
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with changing tax regulations and policies.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team.
• Ability to handle complex tasks and understand the firm’s compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-level returns for businesses or high net worth individuals.
• Work with the tax team on various components of the tax process.
• Gather relevant tax-related information from clients.
• Analyze tax situations to maximize tax benefits.
• Develop solutions and communicate them to the engagement team and client.
• Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless office environment.
• Train and mentor junior staff in the tax department.
• Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Skills

Knowledge of tax accounting principles

Strong communication skills

Client interaction

Mentoring abilities

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Tax Senior Associate in Sioux Falls, SD might include the following:

• 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.

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! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.

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Eide Bailly LLP 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.