Senior Associate - Tax/Audit, South Dakota

Senior Associates work on client engagements in a variety of industries and lines of business, assist on larger client engagements, and perform most work assigned with a minimum level of assistance. They train and lead Associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions. Senior Associates must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines. 

Prepare individual, corporate, partnership and other tax returns

Prepare audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients  

Prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and other required reports 

Provide technical advice and planning services 

Use excellent judgment and analysis to make recommendations to clients during year-end and general tax planning 

Provide feedback to Managers, Senior Managers and Shareholders 

Participate in the area of business development 

Work as part of a team to provide tax accounting services for clients 

Assume responsibility for completion of tax returns under supervision of Accountant in Charge 

Oversee and review work of Associates including training and mentoring 

Utilize cloud-based technology and other tax software 

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred 

3+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting 

Licensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining preferred 

Understanding of Federal and State tax laws and regulations 

Strong technology skills 

Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines 

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally 

Team player 

Ability to think innovatively 

Benefits

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.