Tax Accountant

Description

We are looking for a diligent Tax Accountant to join our team in Greater Minneapolis-St.Paul area. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and delivery of tax returns, while maintaining high standards of quality and organization. You will collaborate with the tax department to optimize workflows and uphold compliance with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Return Assembly & Delivery

+ Assemble, organize, and finalize federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, and trusts.

+ Prepare returns for review, e-filing, and delivery according to established standards.

+ Oversee e-filing processes, monitor acknowledgements, and manage corrections or rejections as necessary.

Tax Operations & Workflow Support

+ Provide full-cycle operational support to the tax team from data intake through delivery.

+ Track workflow progress and deadlines to ensure timely completion.

+ Maintain standardized checklists and procedures for tax return production.

Systems & Technology

+ Utilize and support industry-standard tax software, including Ultra Tax CS, Practice CS, Onvio, or similar platforms.

+ Assist with document management, file organization, and maintaining data integrity across systems.

+ Troubleshoot basic technology and workflow issues, escalating as needed.

Quality Control & Compliance

+ Perform thorough completeness and accuracy checks prior to review and filing.

+ Ensure tax returns meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

+ Keep organized work papers and supporting documentation.

Client Support & Internal Coordination

+ Work with tax professionals to obtain missing details or resolve outstanding items.

+ Facilitate secure delivery of tax returns to clients via portals or approved methods.

+ Respond to internal and client inquiries related to tax filings and operations.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities

+ Solid understanding of tax return assembly and filing processes.

+ High attention to detail; strong organizational skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

+ Familiarity with tax workflow tools, client portals, and e-signature technology.

+ Focused on operational excellence, with a process-driven and continuous improvement mindset.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills.

+ Reliable, proactive, and deadline-oriented.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ At least 2 years of experience in tax operations, tax administration, or tax support.

+ Direct experience using Thomson Reuters tax software suite.

+ Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.

+ Experience supporting a variety of tax entities (1040, 1065, 1120, 1041).

+ Previous work experience in a CPA firm or professional services setting.

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Experience with tax workflow tools, client portals, and e-signature processes.

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