Job Description: Tax Accountant

Position summary

We are seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare and review tax returns, research tax questions, and advise clients on compliance and planning. The ideal candidate brings at least two years of public accounting experience, works independently, and communicates clearly with clients and colleagues. Experience with production agriculture clients is a plus but not required.

This is a hybrid role

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Research tax issues independently and document conclusions clearly in workpapers and client memos.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and recommend strategies to reduce client tax liability.
• Prepare quarterly estimates, extensions, and year-end tax projections.
• Respond to notices and correspondence from the IRS and state taxing authorities.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, explain results, and answer questions.
• Stay current on changes in federal and state tax law and how they affect clients.
• Manage multiple engagements and meet filing deadlines, especially during busy season.
• Support other bookkeeping, payroll, or advisory work as needed.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum of two years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Working knowledge of individual and business tax preparation.
• Proficiency with professional tax software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred qualifications

These are a plus but not required.

• Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
• Prior experience with, or familiarity with, production agriculture clients, such as farm income reporting (Schedule F), depreciation of farm equipment and buildings, crop insurance and government program payments, and cash-basis farm accounting.

Skills and attributes

• Independent research: Able to research tax matters on your own using primary and secondary sources and reach well-supported conclusions.
• Self-starter: Takes ownership of work, manages priorities without close supervision, and moves engagements forward.
• Problem solver: Approaches complex or unfamiliar situations with curiosity and finds practical solutions.
• Communication: Explains tax concepts clearly in writing and in conversation, to clients and to team members.
• Attention to detail: Produces accurate, well-organized work under deadline pressure.

How to apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [contact email]. Include a short note on your public accounting experience and any agriculture-related tax work.

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