Tax Accountant - Commerce Trust

Commerce Bank•Clayton, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this job is to ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and administration of tax returns, including individual, tax-exempt, partnership, gift, estate and fiduciary returns. This role involves serving as a local resource for consulting and technical tax research in a wide area of taxation for external and internal clients. Additionally, the Tax Accountant will build relationships with internal and external partners to enhance the ability of Commerce Trust Company to expand its trust/investment management opportunities with current and prospective high net-worth clients. The role also includes coordinating scanning documentation into tax preparation software, maintaining organization of electronic files, monitoring deadlines, and tracking work status through CCH Practice Management.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of tax preparation systems
Excellent analytical and technical skills in a team and multi-location environment with high focus on client service
Strong skill set working in an integrated software and paperless tax preparation environment
Ability to efficiently manage, monitor, plan, execute, direct and complete multiple tax projects on an independent basis
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
2 + years experience in a tax practice required
Experience with the preparation of individual, trust and partnership tax returns required

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred or working toward certification required
Experience with private foundations and/or charitable trusts preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and administration of tax returns, including individual, tax-exempt, partnership, gift, estate and fiduciary returns
Serve as a local resource for consulting and technical tax research in a wide area of taxation for external and internal clients
Build relationships with internal and external partners and enhance the ability of the Commerce Trust Company to expand its trust/investment management opportunities with current and prospective high net-worth clients
Coordinate scanning documentation into tax preparation software, maintaining organization of electronic files associated with each client, monitoring of deadlines and tracking of work status through maintaining CCH Practice Management
Perform other duties as assigned