Smith Schafer & Associates Ltd - Rochester, MN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Rochester, MN
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Tax Accountant position at Smith Schafer is a vital role that focuses on preparing individual and business tax returns while providing essential support to senior accountants, supervisors, managers, and principals. This role is designed for individuals who possess a strong sense of integrity and a commitment to delivering results. The Tax Accountant will engage in various tasks, including tax planning, reviewing financial statements, and small business accounting. Additionally, the role requires researching technical tax issues to ensure compliance and accuracy in all tax-related matters. In this position, the Tax Accountant will be expected to effectively utilize current tax and accounting software applications, demonstrating proficiency in these tools to enhance productivity and accuracy. The ability to apply independent thought processes is crucial, especially when working on special projects that may arise. The Tax Accountant will also need to prioritize their workflow to meet multiple deadlines, showcasing strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changes in schedules and work hours. Smith Schafer values its employees, as evidenced by positive survey results indicating that employees feel valued and included in the workplace. The company offers shorter summer work hours and paid professional development opportunities, making it an attractive place for tax professionals to grow their careers. The Tax Accountant will work in a collaborative team environment, contributing to team initiatives and development opportunities while handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares individual and business tax returns.
  • Assists with tax planning.
  • Prepares compiled financial statements.
  • Works in a team environment with principals, managers, and staff.
  • Collaborates with others on projects, team initiatives, and development opportunities.
  • Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements.
  • Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Researches technical tax issues.

Requirements

  • Experience in preparing individual and business tax returns.
  • Strong understanding of tax planning and compliance.
  • Proficiency in current tax and accounting software applications.
  • Ability to prioritize workflow and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in small business accounting.
  • Familiarity with financial statement preparation.
  • Previous experience in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

  • Shorter summer work hours.
  • Paid professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
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