Senior Tax Accountant

People People • Kansas City, MO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

AM CPA is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District. This firm offers a unique, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment, differentiating itself from traditional accounting firms. The role involves working with a diverse range of small and mid-sized businesses, providing opportunities for broad industry experience and continuous learning. AM CPA values individuality, authenticity, and a progressive, open-minded workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience, primarily focused on individual income tax preparation, review, and planning.
• Professional experience preparing individual and business entity tax returns.
• Strong tax research, analytical, problem-solving, and client-service skills.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines with a level head and positive attitude.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to assist where needed.
• Serious about confidentiality.
• Meticulous attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to take direction when needed and delegate when appropriate.
• Problem solver with sound judgment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to contribute to the continued growth of AM CPA.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license strongly preferred.
• UltraTax or comparable professional tax software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted tax resource for clients, preparing returns, ensuring compliance with taxing agencies, and optimizing tax positions.
• Prepare complex individual (Form 1040) and business entity tax returns (Forms 990, 1065, 1120, and 1120S).
• Manage client tax onboarding and proforma setup in UltraTax.
• Develop and maintain supporting tax schedules, forms, workpapers, and documentation.
• Perform tax analysis, including projections, estimates, and client-specific calculations.
• Research client-specific tax issues and determine appropriate tax treatment.
• Communicate with federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
• Participate in tax planning, consulting, and special projects.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, explain tax matters, answer questions, and provide guidance.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members, including reviewing work and mentoring staff as assigned.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible Fridays during the off-season (every other Friday off, or work remotely when it's your Friday to work)
• IRA matching
• A collaborative, high-energy team that genuinely enjoys working together
• A culture where individuality is valued and you're encouraged to be yourself

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior