Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Accurant LLC is a progressive, expanding, full-service accounting and tax firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated senior tax accountant to work out of our Sturgis, SD location. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex tax compliance and planning initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while optimizing tax strategies for our clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your extensive accounting and tax experience in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence and exceptional client service. Our firm offers flexibility, a competitive salary, incentive bonuses and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field required

· CPA license or Enrolled Agent certification preferred

· At least five years of extensive tax prep experience (individual, corporate and partnership tax) in a CPA firm setting. Must be able to prepare a tax return from start to finish without adjustments from the reviewer

· Strong knowledge of tax law, regulatory compliance accounting, and financial reporting standards

· Ag/ranch experience a plus

· Must live in close proximity to the office in order to meet with clients in-person

· 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, TaxDome, QuickBooks & Microsoft Office a plus

Responsibilities:

· Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, non-profits and businesses

· Create and discuss tax planning scenarios with clients

· Conduct thorough research on complex tax issues

· Make final adjusting entries for business clients prior to preparing tax returns

· Review the work of less experienced staff

· Collaborate with clients to communicate tax strategies effectively, addressing inquiries related to tax reporting, tax law changes, and financial analysis

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Opportunity for advancement to management level

· 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 through the off-season

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience:

• income tax preparation: 5 years (Required)
• accounting/tax firm: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA or Enrolled Agent license (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sturgis, SD 57785 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000