Tax Reviewer

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tax Reviewer to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns. This role serves as a subject matter expert for all tax-related matters, supports complex tax projects and audits, and collaborates across departments to improve processes and drive high-quality financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with applicable tax rules, laws, and regulations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for all tax-related matters and provide guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.

• Handle special projects, including tax audits, tax planning strategies, and additional CFO-related work as needed.

• Facilitate advanced tax research and resolve complex tax issues by interpreting tax laws and regulations.

• Assess current tax practices and procedures and make recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies.

• Perform ad hoc financial and tax analyses and support special projects as requested by leadership.

• Communicate with clients to gather information about project scope, budgets, timelines, and tax-related needs.

• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial and operational information needed for tax compliance and planning.

• Identify opportunities to improve cross-functional processes and implement enhancements when appropriate.

• Meet with executives and key stakeholders to discuss clients’ project goals, progress, and outcomes related to tax engagements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, including experience reviewing tax returns.

• Strong background in tax preparation, tax return review, and tax planning.

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Proficiency in accounting and tax analysis.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience using financial systems for tax and accounting processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, accurately, and in a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to conduct advanced tax research and resolve complex tax issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA or MBA preferred.

• Experience with Lacerte tax software, including tools such as the 1040 tax analyzer.

• Experience with QuickBooks for accounting and tax-related work.

• Experience handling tax audits and supporting CFO-level projects.

• Ability to assess and improve tax processes and procedures.

• Comfort working on multiple projects and ad hoc analyses simultaneously.

Work Environment

This role operates in a cubicle-based office environment that is production-oriented and time sensitive. You will work primarily with computer-based tax and accounting systems, including Microsoft Excel and other financial software, as well as tax preparation tools such as Lacerte and QuickBooks. The position requires focus, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting while collaborating with colleagues across departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2026.

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. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is 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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.