What are the responsibilities and job description for the 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 led to a new opportunity for an Associate Accountant in our tax department. In this role, you will be assigned a wide range of research, bookkeeping, auditing, accounting, and tax tasks, as well as other consulting responsibilities.
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 for your day!
- 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
- Time & Task Management: Plan and manage daily schedule, organize workload, and adapt to shifting project priorities. Take ownership of assigned tasks and client responsibilities.
- Tax Technical Development: Build knowledge of tax, accounting, and research methodologies. Strengthen workpaper documentation skills using firm templates. Develop expertise in business software and digital tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance. Understand the firm’s tax procedures and processes.
- Collaboration & Quality Assurance: Work collaboratively within a team environment, maintaining open and professional communication. Conduct thorough self-reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax regulations. Offer clear, actionable feedback and recommendations based on findings and review outcomes.
YOUR SKILLS
- Knowledge: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Bookkeeping and previous business tax preparation experience a plus. Desire to prepare for and pass the CPA examination.
- Skills: Proficient use of business software (Microsoft Excel, Word), Database management software, and project management (Project). Specialized accounting and auditing software (CCH Tax Software) is preferred. Develop written and verbal communication skills. Identify and communicate potential problem areas. Work directly with other staff, managers and partners. Complete tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
- Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.