Senior Accountant – Tax (Colorado)

We are a **Minnesota based CPA firm** expanding our presence in the Denver, CO area and have an opportunity for a remote Tax Senior to join our Colorado team. A Senior Accountant with a Tax emphasis is responsible for organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate and timely completion of individual, corporate, partnership and S corporation returns. Performs most work assigned with minimal assistance from a higher level **tax professional**. Will provide assistance to less experienced tax preparers. Seniors are expected to handle moderately complex tax matters. **We have:** ------------ * A unique people\-centered culture that attracts the brightest and most forward\-thinking accounting professionals. * The resources, expertise, and global capability of a large accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility of a local firm. * Flexible work schedule. * Currently have two other employees in the Denver area, with a goal of eventually having an office location. * Our main office is located in Falcon Heights, MN with easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul and our second office is located in Rogers MN. **You have (requirements):** ---------------------------- * 4\+ years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks and tax knowledge. * 4 year degree in accounting, or Master’s degree in taxation. * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing. * Either holds a current and valid certified public accountant’s license, or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the CPA exam OR holds a current enrolled agent license or is working toward obtaining their EA. * If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the **AICPA** and **COCPA** societies. * Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting and tax software programs. **You will (job responsibilities):** ------------------------------------ * Performs diversified **accounting**, **auditing**, and tax assignments under the direction of a manger, director or partner. * Reviews tax information submitted by client for completeness; prepares list of questions and missing information. Communicates with client directly, or through partner on the engagement. * Confirms that data collected is complete, reasonable, and accurate. * Prepares individual and business returns of various complexities. * Prepares amended returns, property tax refunds, and other returns as needed. * Makes adjusting entries and completes trial balances in order to prepare a tax return. * Maintains a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package in order to set up clients and read and understand depreciation reports. * Prepares tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns. * Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards. * Meets time c