Sr. Tax Accountant/Tax Manager
Jobot · Bloomington, IL · 3 mo ago
On-siteFinance$100k–$125k/yrFull-time
Job Details
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Stark
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review complex federal and state individual, partnership, S corporation, C corporation, trust, and other business tax returns.
- Provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and strategic recommendations to clients.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax engagements in accordance with applicable laws and firm standards.
- Identify and mitigate tax risks while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Prepare tax workpapers, research technical tax issues, and respond to client tax inquiries.
- Manage tax audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities.
- Maintain tax balances and reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts.
- Client Accounting & Advisory Services:
- Review and adjust client accounting records to ensure accuracy prior to tax return preparation.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and year-end adjusting entries.
- Ensure client books reconcile to prior-year tax returns.
- Provide QuickBooks consulting, setup, troubleshooting, and training.
- Prepare financial statements and other management reports as needed.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing responsive communication and proactive guidance.
- Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Communicate project status, information requests, and recommendations to clients and internal team members.
- Leadership & Staff Development:
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of accounting staff.
- Cook up workflow and assignments to maximize efficiency and client service.
- Provide coaching and performance feedback to junior team members.
- Promote collaboration and support firm recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives.
- Financial Reporting & Assurance:
- Manage or assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held, nonprofit, and governmental entities.
- Prepare compiled financial statements and related regulatory filings.
- Ensure engagements comply with professional standards and firm quality requirements.
- Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- CPA license.
- Minimum of 10 years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
- Experience with tax planning and client consulting.
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks and financial statement preparation.
- Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with tax compliance and tax planning.
- Public accounting experience serving privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
- Knowledge of audit, review, and compilation engagements.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Why Join Us?
We are a trusted public accounting firm dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and organizations achieve their financial goals through personalized, high-quality service. With decades of experience, the firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including tax planning and preparation, audit and assurance, accounting, payroll, retirement plan administration, and business consulting. Built on a foundation of integrity, professionalism, and lasting client relationships, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs and delivering practical, reliable solutions.