Senior Tax Accountant I Job at Boyum Barenscheer (Bloomington)

Job Description

The Tax Senior Accountant I manages and organizes clients’ tax data to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of individual tax returns, as well as moderately complex corporation, partnership, S-Corp, and trust tax filings. Tax Seniors take an active role in all phases of engagement, applying technical expertise and critical thinking to deliver high-quality results. This role involves preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting research on complex tax issues, and identifying planning opportunities for a diverse client base. Frequent collaboration with internal teams and other departments is essential to providing comprehensive client service and fostering long-term relationships.

Job Responsibility

Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical tax guidance, addressing inquiries, and proactively identifying opportunities for tax planning and optimization
Oversees the preparation and review of business and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax regulations, and adherence to firm and professional standards
Cultivates and strengthens client relationships through regular communication, understanding their financial goals, and offering tailored tax strategies to support their business and personal financial success
Maintains awareness of prescribed budgets and deadlines, proactively managing engagement timelines to ensure efficient and timely completion of client deliverables
Conducts tax research on complex issues, interpreting regulatory updates, and collaborating with internal departments to provide informed recommendations and solutions
Leads, trains, and mentors staff on tax principles, best practices, and firm procedures, ensuring their professional growth and development
Guide junior team members through the preparation of simple accounting and tax returns, reviewing their work for accuracy and offering constructive feedback
Actively participates in engagement planning, identifying potential risks, tax-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement
Stays current with industry developments, emerging tax laws, and accounting trends, applying newfound knowledge to enhance client service and firm capabilities
Fosters collaboration across departments, working closely with audit, advisory, and other teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to clients

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting or tax preparation
Active CPA licensure preferred
Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education is required each year
Proficient in Microsoft Office
with an emphasis on Excel and QuickBooks
Tax and Accounting software
Supervisory experience preferred
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Required to sit for long periods
Extensive computer, keyboard, and mouse use
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

What we offer

20 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays
Firm paid for medical plans
HSA and FSA options
Dental
Vision
Nice Healthcare
401(k) with a company safe harbor contribution
Identity Protection
CPA assistance and completion bonus
access to Becker learning platform
tuition reimbursement

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