Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

The Tax Senior Associate prepares individual, business, and other tax returns for clients across multiple entity types and industries. The role works with the tax team on tax planning, client interaction, and special tax projects; gathers client information to prepare accurate returns; analyzes tax situations to identify applicable tax benefits; and develops and communicates solutions to engagement teams and clients. The position also prepares accounting-related reports in a paperless office environment, trains and mentors lower-level tax employees, and attends training, professional development, and networking events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
2–4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
Well-rounded knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
Stay up to date on changing tax industry regulations and policies.
Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Able to focus on complex tasks and quickly understand the firm's comprehensive compliance processes.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license or working toward obtaining a CPA license; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Prepare individual, business, and other types of tax returns for clients in various entities and industries.
Work with the tax team on tax planning, client interaction, and special tax projects.
Gather relevant tax-related information from clients to prepare accurate tax returns.
Analyze tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
Develop solutions and communicate them to the engagement team and clients.
Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless office environment.
Train and mentor lower-level employees in the tax department.
Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.