Tax Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP • Dubuque, IA

28d • Hybrid

About The Position

A typical day as a Tax Senior Associate in Dubuque, IA might include preparing a high-level return for a multi-million-dollar business or high net worth individual. You will work with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed, including tax planning, client interaction, and performing special tax projects. This role involves gathering relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared. You will look at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied, developing solutions and communicating those solutions to the engagement team and client. Additionally, you will prepare accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment and train and mentor lower-level employees in the tax department. Attending training seminars, professional development, and networking events is also part of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.
• 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Well-rounded knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Actively stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
• Able to focus on complex tasks and will 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a high-level return for a multi-million-dollar business or high net worth individual.
• Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
• Gathering relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
• Looking at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Developing solutions and communicating those solutions to the engagement team and client.
• Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
• Trains and mentors lower-level employees in the tax department.
• Attends training seminars, professional development and networking events.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• Life and disability insurance
• Lifestyle spending account
• Certification incentives
• Education assistance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

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