Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Senior

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, LLC (BGM) - Bloomington, MN

Entrepreneurial CPAs Serving Entrepreneurs

Who is BGM?

With locations in Minnesota and Florida, Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, LLC (BGM) is a firm of Entrepreneurial Proactive CPAs and Advisors. We work with our clients to identify and develop their goals; to find creative ways to achieve those goals; and to provide innovative solutions to their problems through our auditing, tax and consulting services. At BGM, we appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit that can exist inside any business because it exists in our own. We understand what it takes to balance the details and risks with the dreams. We are CPAs and Advisors who truly understand the needs of our entrepreneurial clients - because we are entrepreneurs too.

BGM has been named to the "Top 200 Accounting Firms" in the United States by INSIDE Public Accounting.

We are seeking a tax focused CPA with a minimum of three (3) years of public accounting experience. This role requires the candidate to have a genuine interest in developing a comprehensive understanding of our clients' business and tax environment as well as providing a proactive year-round tax planning approach.

A successful team member enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, and demonstrates organizational, technical skill, and effective communication while enjoying contributing to a fun, professional working environment. You will be in a position to work closely with engagement Partners, interact with great clients, and will have opportunities for staff supervision and advancement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepares complex multi-state business, fiduciary, and individual tax returns
Provides timely and high-quality services exceeding client expectations
Identify additional areas of service and planning opportunities
Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, and make recommendations to the client for consideration
Files federal, state, and local tax documents by preparing property tax returns, state pages, and federal, state, and municipal returns, extensions, and quarterly payments
Prepares tax provision schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules
Recommends tax strategies by researching federal, state, and local taxation issues
Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws
Maintains compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities
Revises procedures by developing and streamlining procedures and worksheets for calculation of tax provisions
Identifies profitability of potential mergers and acquisitions by analyzing tax information; calculating key ratios; and identifying areas of tax savings
Develops skills for reviewing tax returns
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client engagements
Invests in updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
3-7 years public accounting experience with an emphasis in preparation and/or review of work papers, complex income tax returns, research and projections (corporate, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals)
Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred
Some experience with tax planning and tax strategy
Technical and tax research skills
Ability to identify and propose resolutions to certain income tax issues
Understanding of financial statements and accounting
Prior experience servicing clients in the private sector preferred
Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic - inquisitive
Strong organization and follow up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change
Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently, proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
Excellent communication skills along with great or developing negotiation skills
Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
Ability to travel to client sites when needed
Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes base salary and bonus potential. We also offer a full benefits package that includes health, dental, life, short term disability, paid family leave, PTO, 8 paid holidays a year, 401(k) retirement and profit sharing and more.

BGM is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to extend equal opportunity in employment to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.