Job Description

Seasonal Tax Accountants help prepare income tax return forms for individuals & businesses. Reviews financial records, such as prior tax return forms, income statements, and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare return. Computes taxes owed, and completes entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.

Examples of the duties

• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
• Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or businesses.
• Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients’ taxes to a minimum.
• Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
• Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
• Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
• Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
• Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
• Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or EA preferred, or actively seeking either credential
• 3 years of relevant experience in taxation services
• Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one to two specific industries
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing skills and research skills
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on the spot thinking
• Developmental skills to train and mentor team members

We want to see you succeed

At Christianson, we take special interest in pursuing people who have the capacity and desire to help people succeed.

• We seek individuals who are technically strong, confident, personable, self-motivated and who have a genuine interest in working with clients to help them achieve their goals
• We hire people that we can trust and empower to find unique solutions for complex problems
• We promote open sharing of information and transparency because it enables us to find solutions faster, and build trusting relationships.
• We hire people that are passionate about the work they do and strive to continuously improve by measuring results and making adjustments
• We hire individuals that will bring a new perspective and new experiences to our team

We’re awesome…here’s why!

With our varied client base, Christianson provides a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a wide range of opportunities for our employees. There is boundless potential for advancement and further education. We’re proud to be a community-oriented firm and we value staff who understand the importance in giving back to the communities we serve and live in. We are professional, we work hard, but we also like to have fun. We enjoy time together in and out of work with planned socials, contests, and other events.

Who We Are

Christianson, PLLP, a locally and nationally respected CPA and consulting firm, provides traditional accounting services such as auditing, tax, and estate planning to large and small clients across a variety of industries, from agribusiness to manufacturing to renewable fuels. We serve our clients by providing innovative solutions through our knowledge, experience, and vision. Christianson has developed a reputation as a trusted technology and services partner to the global biofuels industry.

At Christianson, we’re more than just your local accounting and consulting firm. We’re dedicated to getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can not only serve their needs today, but also anticipate future needs and design custom solutions to ensure their success. We create clients for life.

Experience level:

• 3-5 years minimum

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Public accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Tax experience: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*This position can be Remote/Telecommute/Work From Home*