Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Lawrence, Kansas | Full-Time, In-Office

We are an established accounting practice in Lawrence, Kansas, seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our team.

We offer year-round employment, competitive hourly compensation with tax season overtime, potential bonus incentive, and the opportunity for reduced workweeks during slower periods.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare individual, partnership, S corporation, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns from start to finish, with final review by shareholders.
• Work directly with clients to gather information and answer tax-related questions.
• Research tax issues and identify potential tax planning opportunities.
• General ledger accounting, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet tax filing deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum 5 years of income tax preparation experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong experience preparing both individual and business income tax returns.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• CPA or EA preferred but not required.
• Experience with tax software (Lacerte preferred)
• Experience with Quickbooks desktop and Online

Compensation and Work Schedule:

• Hourly compensation of $34–$40, depending on qualifications.
• Additional overtime opportunities during tax season.
• Approximately 55-60 hours per week during peak spring tax season (mid Jan-mid April)
• Approximately 55 hours per week during the October extension deadline.
• Generally 40-hour workweeks outside peak tax season, with the option to reduce hours to approximately 30 per week during slower periods.
• Full-time, year-round, in-office employment in Lawrence, Kansas.
• We are looking for an experienced, dependable tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients and values a flexible schedule outside tax season.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum 5 years of income tax preparation experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong experience preparing both individual and business income tax returns.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• CPA or EA preferred but not required.
• Experience with tax software (Lacerte preferred)
• Experience with Quickbooks desktop and Online