Tax Accountant

Key Functions: 

1. Client service 
2. Prepare tax returns, as assigned 
3. Minimal client interaction 
4. Prepare Tax Workpapers, Prepare Tax Returns, Process Documentation 

Measuring Success: 

• Accuracy of Work 
• Timeliness of Work/Meeting Deadlines 
• Utilization  
• Efficiency/Speed 

Job Competencies: 

• Acceptance of firm core values (People First, Humility, Ownership, Results Matter, and Hustle) 
• Building a strong understanding of the tax law through client engagements and through personal investment in technical reading 
• Demonstrates a growing understanding of more complex technical tax concepts, including developing tax issues 
• Effectively utilizes research tools and other resources in the preparation of income tax returns with easy to moderate complexity 
• Adequately documents tax return positions and other relevant information in concise tax return workpapers 
• Demonstrates consistency in the preparation of tax compliance deliverables 
• Effectively uses Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
• Understands and effectively utilizes firm tax software and technology resources 
• Takes responsibility for assigned work, yet seeks help from supervisors throughout the tax preparation process, as appropriate 
• Communicates effectively with supervisors regarding individual workflow and assigned engagements 
• Seeks to meet client expectations and communicates challenges or opportunities to supervisors in a timely manner 
• Consistently and effectively reviews own work product, including but not limited to income tax returns and tax workpapers, prior to submitting for supervisor review 
• Adheres to firm workflow process in tax compliance engagements and is mindful of time budget expectations 
• Developing appropriate analytical abilities 
• Growing ability to identify problems and determine possible causes through obtaining and comparing relevant information 
• Effectively demonstrates and teaches routine concepts to less experienced staff 
• Provides timely, meaningful, substantive performance feedback, as appropriate 
• Volunteers for community events or begins to get involved in professional or civic community organization 
• Demonstrates a growing awareness of Badger CPA services across departments for possible identification of value-added services and cross-selling opportunities 
• Builds relationships with client personnel within current sphere of influence 

Education: 

Four-degree required 

Requirements: 

• Entry level to intermediate experience in tax preparation 
• 20 hours/year relevant training

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Complete PC package
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance.
• Flexible work environment with the option to work remotely.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture