Senior Tax Associate

RLR, LLP is a growing full-service public accounting firm with offices in Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming. Our firm is one of the leading firms in the area focused on small business clients. By combining our expertise, experience and the energy of our staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention. We place a strong emphasis on providing excellent client care to our small business clients. We strive to maintain an ideal work/life balance while offering a wonderful learning environment, exceptional professional growth, and varied and challenging work. Our team approach to client service, casual work environment and flexible hours provides our team members with superior work life balance. Our commitment to work life balance includes: Professional staff members typically work 2,080 or 2,200 hour contracts or less. Our offices are typically closed on Fridays from May through November -- a great opportunity for three-day weekends in the summer and fall. Flexible work arrangements and environment, no mandatory Saturday work arrangements. No overnight travel or long- distance travel. Travel between our three office locations is highly encouraged. We are looking for a well-organized Tax Supervisor who can deliver excellent work while establishing connections with our current clients. Skills in staff development, being able to lead a group of professionals by example, and having time management abilities are all crucial. The ideal applicant should be able to show that they can use their prior expertise and knowledge of taxes to make valuable contributions and help the tax department achieve its goals while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate should have exceptional process execution abilities and attention to detail in order to produce high quality work. Responsibilities Assist with client engagements from start to finish, which involves organizing, completing and finishing tax compliance projects. Assist with the development of tax planning techniques for clients while addressing client needs. Assist with research of tax laws and preparation of tax memorandums on technical issues. Begin reviewing compliance projects completed by Associates and Apprentices. Assist with supervision of Apprentices during tax season. Have strong communication skills to identify the compliance question at-hand and communicate effectively with the internal client service team and the client. Ability to organize and prioritize daily work responsibilities to meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an effective and accurate manner. Participate in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention and team-building activities. Participate in developing and presenting internal training and seminars on technical issues. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting (Masters a plus). 2-3 years of experience in public accounting Tax Compliance, Tax Preparation, and Tax Law skills Small business experience preferred Strong understanding of tax regulations and laws Ability to analyze financial data accurately Attention to detail and accuracy in work Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred Benefits Include Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans Supplemental Insurance Plans Employer Health Savings Account Contribution Company Paid Group Life Insurance Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Comp Time 401k w/ company match CPA Exam Reimbursement Paid Exam Study Time We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr