Senior Tax Reviewer

Christianson PLLP • Willmar, MN

3d • $70,000 - $104,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant who is primarily responsible for reviewing tax returns and developing staff through mentoring and technical guidance. The Senior Tax Reviewer plays a key role in ensuring high-quality tax compliance and maintaining the firm’s standards while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. This position focuses on technical excellence, coaching, and collaboration rather than formal staff supervision responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or EA (preferred or required depending on candidate; or actively pursuing credential)
• 3–5 years of tax experience, including at least 1–2 years of tax return review experience
• Strong technical tax knowledge, with depth in one or more industries
• Excellent research and technical writing skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, teach, and develop others
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve in complex or time-sensitive situations
• Leadership presence, with a focus on influence and guidance rather than direct supervision

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns ranging from simple to complex for individuals, corporations, partnerships, businesses, and estates.
• Provide tax insights, conduct in-depth research, and prepare memos on complex tax issues to support client and firm needs.
• Act as a mentor with their teammates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Review individual, corporate, partnership, business, and estate tax returns prepared by staff.
• Oversee the preparation and review of returns ranging from simple to complex to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns as needed.
• Research tax issues and prepare technical position memos.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes, accounting procedures, and emerging tax issues.
• Provide tax insights and guidance on complex scenarios to support client service and firm needs.
• Serve as a technical resource for staff by answering questions related to tax, processes, and professional development.
• Actively mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Guide staff through both simple and complex tax scenarios to build technical competency.
• Assist in training initiatives, including presentations and internal briefings.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring tax quality control policies and procedures.
• Support consistent application of firm standards in tax return preparation and review.
• Facilitate communication of new tax developments and internal best practices.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality tax services and planning support.
• Build and maintain strong client and internal relationships.
• Participate in business development activities and relationship-building efforts.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs
• 401(k) contributions
• Health & Wellness support
• Flexibility
• Professional Development
• Seasonal Time-off

What This Job Offers

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