Researches complicated tax issues, analyzes applicable tax laws, and documents conclusions. Participates in team projects, offering direction to others to achieve tax department goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and/or reviews local, state, and federal tax returns and quarterly tax provisions, as well as financial and management reports.

  • Prepares and/or reviews amended tax returns, quarterly tax provisions, as well as investment taxation workpapers.

  • Researches complicated tax law and accounting principles and drafts technical memos or outlines.

  • Identifies problems and opportunities and develops alternatives.

  • Implements project plans and leads small projects or parts of complex projects.

  • Recognizes unusual situations and reviews such situations with management.

  • Actively coaches, develops, and trains staff.  May direct the workflow of other staff professionals.

  • Completes moderately difficult assignments with little supervision and review.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent work experience. 

  • 5-8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or equivalent area, with substantial experience in at least one tax specialty. 

  • Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw), applicable tax and/or accounting software systems.

  • Written/verbal communication skills. 

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. 

  • Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with GAAP Reporting

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday in office)

  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 

  • Minimal to occasional travel may be required.

Location:

  • Cedar Rapids, IA

Compensation:

  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $78,000 - $103,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

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