Senior Tax Accountant

Christianson CPAs & Consultants

Senior Tax Accountant supporting clients with individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns at Christianson, PLLP. Mentors staff and assists in tax research and quality control policies.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLitchfield • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax return preparation and compliance, with a strong focus on mentoring staff and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax code changes. Proficient in delivering presentations and cultivating client relationships to support business development.

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Tax Return PreparationCPA or EA CertificationTechnical Writing SkillsClient ServiceTax Quality Control

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax ResearchFinancial EvaluationTax Code KnowledgeAccounting Procedures

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoringClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEA

Industry Keywords

Taxation ServicesCorporate TaxPartnership TaxIndividual TaxBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in coordination with existing tax department supervisor
Electronically research tax issues and prepare position memos to be used during partner/client/IRS review
Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, accounting procedures, and theory to properly evaluate financial information
Be a staff mentor and provide staff with a resource for questions including technical, procedural and professional issues
Assist in developing/implementing/monitoring tax quality control policies and procedures
Prepare more complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
Create and deliver tax presentations to partners, clients, and staff
Facilitate briefing of tax and A&A staff to keep the Firm abreast of new tax issues
An active participant in business development who cultivates relationships to strengthen both themselves and the Firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or EA preferred, or actively seeking either credential
1+ years of relevant experience in taxation services
Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one to two specific industries
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing skills, and research skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care coverage
Dental
Aflac
Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
401(k) savings plan
Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
CPA exam support
Employee and Business Development referral programs
Personal Time Off
Holidays
Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance