Senior Tax Accountant

Christianson CPAs & Consultants

Senior Tax Accountant managing complex tax returns for clients. Providing mentorship and tax support while collaborating with the tax research team based in Paynesville, MN.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timePaynesville • 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 for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, along with strong technical writing and research skills. Capable of mentoring staff and developing tax quality control policies while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax code changes.

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Tax Return PreparationTax ResearchMentoringClient ServiceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax ResearchAccounting ProceduresFinancial EvaluationTax Quality Control

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsPresentation SkillsTechnical Writing SkillsClient Service SkillsMotivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEA

Industry Keywords

Tax Code ChangesIndividual Tax ReturnsCorporate Tax ReturnsPartnership Tax ReturnsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Senior Tax Accountants help clients properly plan and complete their annual tax returns.
They review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns and support the firm’s tax research activities.
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
Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in the face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on-the-spot thinking
Developmental skills to train and mentor team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal Time Off
Holidays
Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
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
401(k) contributions
Health & Wellness support
Flexibility
Professional Development
Seasonal Time-off