Senior Staff - Tax - Private Asset Solutions

Adams Brown•Great Bend, KS

About The Position

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, closely held business, local government and private asset solutions. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology and wealth management services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals. Office locations include: Kansas: Wichita, Overland Park, Manhattan, Hutchinson, McPherson, Hays, Great Bend, Colby, Larned Arkansas: Little Rock, Jonesboro Position Summary The individual in this position is primarily responsible for preparation and review of income tax returns (1040,1041, 1065 and 1120S) with an introduction to transfer tax returns (706 and 709). Additionally, a successful candidate should be interested in developing into a multi-disciplinary professional who is passionate about learning all aspects of wealth management. This individual will join a dynamic team that thrives to provide the highest quality of holistic wealth services to our clients. May lead and direct the work of others. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This individual will work on the Private Asset Solutions focus area team. FLSA Status: Exempt

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or bachelor’s degree with the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification.
3-5 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Individual, partnership, S corporation and trust return experience familiarity with or experience with gift and estate a plus
Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
Effectively communicate through oral and written means
Client service oriented
Commitment to the profession and the firm
Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
Ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

Advise clients on tax services, compliance, retirement planning and wealth transfer
Prepares tax returns and conducts tax research to develop strategies and planning opportunities for clients
Reviewing mid-level complexity individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns
Tax planning and client consulting
Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
Complies with relevant continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, and the firm
Enhances the firm image by demonstrating “executive presence”. This means instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word and professional appearance
Works closely with principals, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
Maintains strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate
Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
Demonstrates technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seeks to continuously develop communication skills
Increasingly builds knowledge base on the firm’s industry lines and service offerings
Promotes the ideas, values, mission, and vision of the firm and supports the one-firm concept
Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned