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Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours! Since 1971, Smith Schafer has been one of Minnesota’s most successful CPA firms and continues to experience incredible growth. Come join our team!
Smith Schafer offers flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangement options!
Sign-on Bonus! Shorter Summer Hours! Paid Professional Development! Awesome Benefits!
Job Summary
Smith Schafer & Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Senior Tax Accountant with an emphasis in trust, estate, gift, and complex individual tax returns to join our team. A Senior Accountant prepares and reviews complex tax returns and provides coaching and training for entry level accountants and interns. This role will work closely with managers and principals in assisting our clients with tax planning, preparing financial statements and researching technical tax issues. This person will have the opportunity to organize and manage client assignments and projects, prioritize workflows and manage multiple deadlines. The person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications. Prepares and leads individual, trust, estate and business tax returns and assists with tax planning. Completes initial review and prepares complex tax returns. Provides leadership and training for staff and entry level accountants and seasonal interns. Assists with tax planning and leads specific assigned projects. Prepares/reviews compiled financial statements. Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff. Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements. Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Starts to identify areas of specialization. Researches technical tax issues. Engages in learning about the Firm’s business development efforts. Professionally represents the Firm at assigned business and community functions. Participates in industry niches. Participates in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours! Since 1971, Smith Schafer has been one of Minnesota’s most successful CPA firms and continues to experience incredible growth. Come join our team!
Smith Schafer offers flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangement options!
Sign-on Bonus! Shorter Summer Hours! Paid Professional Development! Awesome Benefits!
Job Summary
Smith Schafer & Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Senior Tax Accountant with an emphasis in trust, estate, gift, and complex individual tax returns to join our team. A Senior Accountant prepares and reviews complex tax returns and provides coaching and training for entry level accountants and interns. This role will work closely with managers and principals in assisting our clients with tax planning, preparing financial statements and researching technical tax issues. This person will have the opportunity to organize and manage client assignments and projects, prioritize workflows and manage multiple deadlines. The person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications.
Key Responsibilities Of Senior Tax Accountant - Trust/Estate
Prepares and leads individual, trust, estate and business tax returns and assists with tax planning. Completes initial review and prepares complex tax returns. Provides leadership and training for staff and entry level accountants and seasonal interns. Assists with tax planning and leads specific assigned projects. Prepares/reviews compiled financial statements. Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff. Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements. Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Starts to identify areas of specialization. Researches technical tax issues. Engages in learning about the Firm’s business development efforts. Professionally represents the Firm at assigned business and community functions. Participates in industry niches. Participates in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.
Requirements
The Senior Accountant should have the following education and experience:
Associates degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. 2 years of similar tax and accounting experience in a family office or trust company. Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. 3 years of similar tax and accounting experience in a CPA firm with an emphasis in working on trusts, estates, gift and complex tax returns. Experience with ProSystems tax preparation software, QuickBooks, and CCH Engagement. Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable and reliable. CPA exam passed or on track to complete.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.
Smith Schafer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Salary Description
$68,000 - $87,000 - depending on experience Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Senior Tax Accountant
role at
Smith Schafer CPAs 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Tax Accountant
role at
Smith Schafer CPAs Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description
Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours! Since 1971, Smith Schafer has been one of Minnesota’s most successful CPA firms and continues to experience incredible growth. Come join our team!
Smith Schafer offers flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangement options!
Sign-on Bonus! Shorter Summer Hours! Paid Professional Development! Awesome Benefits!
Job Summary
Smith Schafer & Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Senior Tax Accountant with an emphasis in trust, estate, gift, and complex individual tax returns to join our team. A Senior Accountant prepares and reviews complex tax returns and provides coaching and training for entry level accountants and interns. This role will work closely with managers and principals in assisting our clients with tax planning, preparing financial statements and researching technical tax issues. This person will have the opportunity to organize and manage client assignments and projects, prioritize workflows and manage multiple deadlines. The person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications. Prepares and leads individual, trust, estate and business tax returns and assists with tax planning. Completes initial review and prepares complex tax returns. Provides leadership and training for staff and entry level accountants and seasonal interns. Assists with tax planning and leads specific assigned projects. Prepares/reviews compiled financial statements. Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff. Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements. Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Starts to identify areas of specialization. Researches technical tax issues. Engages in learning about the Firm’s business development efforts. Professionally represents the Firm at assigned business and community functions. Participates in industry niches. Participates in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours! Since 1971, Smith Schafer has been one of Minnesota’s most successful CPA firms and continues to experience incredible growth. Come join our team!
Smith Schafer offers flexible work schedules and hybrid work arrangement options!
Sign-on Bonus! Shorter Summer Hours! Paid Professional Development! Awesome Benefits!
Job Summary
Smith Schafer & Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Senior Tax Accountant with an emphasis in trust, estate, gift, and complex individual tax returns to join our team. A Senior Accountant prepares and reviews complex tax returns and provides coaching and training for entry level accountants and interns. This role will work closely with managers and principals in assisting our clients with tax planning, preparing financial statements and researching technical tax issues. This person will have the opportunity to organize and manage client assignments and projects, prioritize workflows and manage multiple deadlines. The person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications.
Key Responsibilities Of Senior Tax Accountant - Trust/Estate
Prepares and leads individual, trust, estate and business tax returns and assists with tax planning. Completes initial review and prepares complex tax returns. Provides leadership and training for staff and entry level accountants and seasonal interns. Assists with tax planning and leads specific assigned projects. Prepares/reviews compiled financial statements. Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff. Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements. Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Starts to identify areas of specialization. Researches technical tax issues. Engages in learning about the Firm’s business development efforts. Professionally represents the Firm at assigned business and community functions. Participates in industry niches. Participates in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.
Requirements
The Senior Accountant should have the following education and experience:
Associates degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. 2 years of similar tax and accounting experience in a family office or trust company. Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. 3 years of similar tax and accounting experience in a CPA firm with an emphasis in working on trusts, estates, gift and complex tax returns. Experience with ProSystems tax preparation software, QuickBooks, and CCH Engagement. Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable and reliable. CPA exam passed or on track to complete.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.
Smith Schafer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Salary Description
$68,000 - $87,000 - depending on experience Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smith Schafer CPAs by 2x Get notified about new Senior Tax Accountant jobs in
Minneapolis, MN . Minneapolis, MN $49,290.00-$54,219.00 2 weeks ago Minneapolis, MN $49,290.00-$54,219.00 1 week ago Minneapolis, MN $75,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago St Louis Park, MN $55,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago Minneapolis, MN $92,820.00-$109,200.00 1 day ago Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI $80,000.00-$85,000.00 5 days ago Minneapolis, MN $50,000.00-$62,000.00 1 week ago Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area $60,000.00-$75,000.00 5 days ago Plymouth, MN $59,500.00-$83,000.00 1 week ago Edina, MN $65,000.00-$77,000.00 3 days ago Minneapolis, MN $67,528.00-$90,000.00 5 days ago Minneapolis, MN $83,700.00-$125,600.00 2 weeks ago Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI $70,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Minneapolis, MN $58,181.00-$72,726.00 2 weeks ago Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager - Onsite Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 months ago Shakopee, MN $64,000.00-$74,000.00 3 weeks ago Minneapolis, MN $85,000.00-$95,000.00 3 weeks ago Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area $100,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks ago Woodbury, MN $56,016.00-$70,021.00 5 days ago Staff Accountant - Satellite Industries, Inc
Plymouth, MN $65,000.00-$70,000.00 2 months ago St Paul, MN $56,016.00-$70,021.00 6 hours ago Accounts Payable Specialist and Job Costing Accountant
Minneapolis, MN $67,528.00-$90,000.00 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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