Tax Senior Associate

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Tax Senior Associate in Dubuque, IA might include the following:

• Prepare a high-level return for a multi-million-dollar business or high net worth individual.
• Work with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
• Gather relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
• Look at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Prepare accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
• Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis.

Who You Are

• The word "tax" is not foreign to you, and you can easily explain details of your tax experience and/or can explain the difference between a 1040 and an 1120.
• You have a knack for solving problems and easily notice issues while bringing solutions to the table.
• You have knowledge of and exposure to a variety of industries.
• You are a self-starter and enjoy working independently.
• You take pride in helping others.
• You enjoy keeping up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
• In addition to all of this, you have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, hold an active CPA license (or are actively pursuing one) and have 2-5 years of experience in public accounting tax work.