[Remote] Senior Tax Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Christianson CPAs & Consultants is hiring a Senior Tax Accountant to support tax compliance, research tax laws, and provide actionable tax insights. The role oversees complex tax return preparation and review, develops tax strategies, manages client relationships, mentors staff, and keeps the team informed about tax regulation changes.

Responsibilities

• Review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in coordination with existing tax department supervisors and managers
• Assist with client engagements across the firm
• Electronically research tax issues and prepare position memos to be used during partner/client/IRS review
• Optimize clients’ tax liability and credit reporting to streamline the process and limit clients' tax burdens
• Maintain knowledge of tax code changes and of accounting procedures and theory in order to properly evaluate financial information
• Be a staff mentor and provide staff with a resource for questions, including technical, procedural, and professional issues
• Assist in developing/implementing/monitoring tax quality control policies and procedures
• Prepare more complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Create and deliver tax presentations to partners, clients, and staff
• Facilitate briefing of tax and A&A staff to keep the Firm abreast of new tax issues
• An active participant in business development who cultivates relationships to strengthen both themselves and the Firm

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of public accounting experience
• Expertise in technical research and writing
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, with experience in training and mentoring team members under tight deadlines or complex situations
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills with effective, professional communication
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word
• CPA or EA certification preferred

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 and contributions
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs
• Health & Wellness support
• Professional Development
• Seasonal Time-off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Internal councils and committees to drive wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts
• Annual onsite all-staff retreat (“Camp Christianson”)
• Planned socials, contests, and other events

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