Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly is seeking a Tax Senior Associate in Sioux Falls, SD, to join our tax team. The role involves preparing high-level tax returns for complex clients and collaborating across planning, client interaction, and projects.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of tax experience in public accounting, a CPA preferred with EA acceptable, and strong knowledge of IRS regulations. Hybrid work setup offered with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA license preferred; EA certification also accepted.
• 2–4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Solid knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-level tax returns for multi-million-dollar businesses or high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborate with the tax team on planning, client interaction, and special projects.
• Gather relevant tax information from clients for accurate returns.
• Identify opportunities to maximize tax benefits and communicate solutions to the team and client.
• Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless environment.
• Train and mentor junior staff in the tax department.
• Attend training seminars and professional development events.

Skills

Tax accounting

Public accounting

IRS regulations

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Work Arrangement: In-office, or Hybrid

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. 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

• 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
• 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.