What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Bland & Associates?
Are you ready to make a bold move by joining Nebraska’s first Employee-Owner (ESOP) CPA Firm? That’s only the beginning of what’s different about our culture. Bland is a group of enthusiastic employee-owners who love what they do and enjoy working with the unique challenges our clients bring.
Our recent growth has created a new opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant. Here, you'll experience true variety ranging from research and bookkeeping to auditing, accounting, tax assignments, and more. We take pride in developing motivated individuals and helping them grow within our organization.
OUR PERKS
- Award Winning Culture: “Best Place to Work”, “Excellence in Firm Culture”, “Best CPA Firm for Women and Best CPA Firm for Equity Leadership”.
- Work / Life Balance: Hybrid work environment, unlimited paid time off, dress comfortably- no suit required!
- Benefits: Excellent benefits, including ESOP and additional retirement plan options.
- Growth Opportunities: 18-month internal leadership program (BLING), Staff Advisory Board, Bland Cares, and cross-functional training opportunities mean your voice matters!
- People-First Leadership: An environment where leaders are approachable, empathetic, authentic, and invested in the success and well-being of every team member.
YOUR ROLE
- Technical Tax Expertise: In-depth understanding of tax, accounting, and research methodologies. Makes appropriate decisions and knows when to seek guidance. Recommends how to handle specific identified issues. Performs diversified engagements under the direction of a manager and/or partner.
- Team Oversight: Accepts responsibility for his/her work in addition to staff’s work under his/her supervision. Delegates work to associates and oversees those associates. Works well in a team environment and promotes open communication among the team. Manages client engagements, interacts with clients to resolve issues and builds strong client relationships.
- Organizational & Time Management: Planning and actuating personal daily schedule, organization of workload, and ability to adapt to change based upon project urgency. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills.
YOUR SKILLS
- Knowledge: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. Prior experience as a Tax Accountant, Accountant, Staff Accountant, or similar role. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred, but not required.
CCH Tax software experience a plus. Previous business income tax preparation required. - Skills: Researches and analyzes complex tax issues with firm research tools. Oversee and perform tax compliance activities for individuals and businesses, including:
- Prepares advanced Federal and State income tax returns.
- Reviews staff prepared income tax returns.
- Handles correspondence with IRS and state agencies for tax notices.
- Prepares tax projections and suggests tax planning and consulting opportunities.
- Manages client information requests and deliverables.
- Ensure accurate, timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
- Provides support on special tax projects and initiatives.
- Stays abreast of current tax regulations.
- Performance is evaluated based on the proficiency and effectiveness of task completion, including the quality of work, application of performance, accounting knowledge, and the ability to meet time constraints.
*Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process
Bland & Associates, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.