Aston Carter
Job Overview
Job Title:
Tax Reviewer Job Type:
Contract to Hire Location:
West Des Moines, Iowa
Responsibilities
Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with tax rules, laws, and regulations.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for all tax-related items.
Handle special projects, including tax audits, tax planning strategies, and additional CFO work.
Facilitate advanced tax research and resolve complex tax issues.
Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
Communicate with clients to gather information about a project’s scope, budgets, and timelines.
Collaborate with outside departments to gather information and improve processes when identified.
Meet with other executives to discuss clients’ project goals, progress, and outcomes.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in accounting, tax preparation, tax return, and tax planning.
Experience with QuickBooks and Lacerte 1040 Tax Analyzer.
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
5+ years of progressive tax experience, with a portion in reviewing tax returns.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA or MBA preferred.
Efficient, accurate, and deadline-driven.
Experience with other financial systems.
Lacerte and QuickBooks preferred but not required.
Work Environment This role is based in a cubicle-driven office environment, which is production and time-sensitive.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits Pay Range:
$38.46 - $48.08 per hour.
Benefits:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.
About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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Tax Reviewer Job Type:
Contract to Hire Location:
West Des Moines, Iowa
Responsibilities
Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with tax rules, laws, and regulations.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for all tax-related items.
Handle special projects, including tax audits, tax planning strategies, and additional CFO work.
Facilitate advanced tax research and resolve complex tax issues.
Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
Communicate with clients to gather information about a project’s scope, budgets, and timelines.
Collaborate with outside departments to gather information and improve processes when identified.
Meet with other executives to discuss clients’ project goals, progress, and outcomes.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in accounting, tax preparation, tax return, and tax planning.
Experience with QuickBooks and Lacerte 1040 Tax Analyzer.
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
5+ years of progressive tax experience, with a portion in reviewing tax returns.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA or MBA preferred.
Efficient, accurate, and deadline-driven.
Experience with other financial systems.
Lacerte and QuickBooks preferred but not required.
Work Environment This role is based in a cubicle-driven office environment, which is production and time-sensitive.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits Pay Range:
$38.46 - $48.08 per hour.
Benefits:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.
About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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