What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Accurant, LLC?
Accurant LLC is a progressive, expanding, full-service accounting and tax firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. We’re looking for an experienced tax accountant to work out of our Austin, MN location. Our firm offers flexibility, a competitive salary, incentive bonuses and an excellent benefits package. The area provides ample opportunity for biking and hiking on over 45 miles of trails. Area rivers provide opportunities for fishing, canoeing or kayaking.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field required
- CPA license or Enrolled Agent certification preferred
- At least five years of tax preparation experience (individual, partnership, corporate)
- Critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills
- Desire to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect & build relationships with clients, firm leadership and peers
- Confidence in professional aptitude & the ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge and qualifications to clients
- Experience with Lacerte, QuickBooks, CS Professional & Microsoft Office a plus
Responsibilities:
- Prepare tax returns for individuals, non-profits and businesses
- Create and discuss tax planning scenarios with clients
- Make final adjusting entries for business clients prior to preparing tax returns
- Review the work of less experienced staff
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid CPE (for active CPA’s and Enrolled Agents)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- 401K match
- Cafeteria plan
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Fridays off from the day after the tax deadline through the off-season