Senior Tax Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluate individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in collaboration with tax department supervisors and managers.

• Support client engagements throughout the firm, with a particular emphasis on partnership taxation.

• Conduct electronic research on tax matters and draft position memos for review by partners, clients, and the IRS.

• Enhance clients’ tax liabilities and credit reporting practices to streamline operations and minimize tax burdens.

• Stay informed about changes in tax codes, accounting procedures, and accounting theories to assess financial information.

• Guide and mentor staff by providing technical, procedural, and professional support.

• Assist in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of tax quality-control policies and procedures.

• Prepare intricate individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.

• Develop and present tax-related presentations to partners, clients, and staff.

• Update tax and A&A staff on emerging tax issues.

• Build and nurture client relationships while engaging in business development to enhance the firm and employee growth.

• Facilitate tax compliance, perform thorough tax-law research, provide actionable insights, and devise strategies for tax liability optimization.

• Oversee client relationships and keep the team informed about changes in tax regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• CPA or EA certification is preferred or currently in pursuit.

• A minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience.

• Experience in Renewable Fuels is advantageous.

• Proficient in technical research and writing.

• Strong leadership and motivational abilities, including training and mentoring team members under tight deadlines or complex scenarios.

• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills with effective and professional communication.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail abilities.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Position is available to remote candidates across the U.S.; preference will be given to applicants located in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin due to proximity for occasional in-person meetings, team collaboration, or client engagements.

• Availability typically required Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Personal Time Off.

• Holidays.

• Flexible Schedule to promote Work/Life Balance.

• Health care coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Aflac benefits.

• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Support for continuing education, including training costs and annual licensing.

• CPA exam assistance.

• Employee and Business Development referral programs.

• Opportunities for continuing education.

• Internal councils and committees that promote wellness, engagement, and DEI initiatives.

• Annual onsite all-staff retreat (“Camp Christianson”).

• Health & Wellness support.

• Professional Development opportunities.

• Seasonal Time-off.