Tax Senior

Ascend Partner Firms•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms, enabling them to stay independent while accessing resources to help them grow. MHP, the largest regional CPA firm in Wyoming, is dedicated to personalized customer service and is deeply rooted in the Cheyenne community. They offer a blend of tradition and modernization, with a strong emphasis on employee growth and client service. MHP encourages employees to be involved in the community and offers various team-building events. They strive to be experts in their field and provide superior client service, priding themselves on servant leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of Tax experience
Friendly and professional demeanor
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Willingness to embrace moments of pressure and tight deadlines during busy season(s)
Takes pride in their work
Considers “Client First” the heart of client service
Willingness to learn and desire for personal growth
Professionalism; enjoys working as a valued member of an overall team
Enjoys a challenge and working with multiple types of clients and industries
Enjoys working in a business casual work environment
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Must be professional at all times and will have recurring direct client contact
Involves critical thinking and attention to detail
Must be able to work rapidly, accurately, and under pressure during tax season to meet tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master's degree/CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and review tax returns for Individuals, Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Estates.
Take a messy trial balance and provide AJEs to correct it.
Prepare complete and accurate returns.
Review others’ returns.
Prepare documentation to support tax return calculations.
Mentor Tax Associates.
Review data input, identifying, and resolving technical issues.
Work closely with managers and partners and keep team informed on status.
Increase client communication while working on their tax return, and potentially throughout multiple years.
Understand federal, state, and local tax codes.
Apply knowledge to real-life situations and think outside of the box.
Share ideas and opinions with the team.
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis and apply what you learn to your assigned tasks.