We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant - Public to support a diverse client base in West Lafayette, Indiana. This role focuses on preparing and reviewing a wide range of tax filings while helping clients understand their obligations and opportunities with confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong public accounting experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to deliver accurate work with a high level of client service.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare tax filings for individuals, closely held companies, trusts, and estates with careful attention to completeness and accuracy.
- Examine complex returns across individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit structures before final approval to confirm compliance with applicable standards.
- Manage groups of related family and entity returns, coordinating timelines, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining a high-touch client experience throughout the engagement.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local tax rules to ensure all filings are submitted in accordance with current regulations.
- Lead tax planning discussions with clients, outlining practical strategies, clarifying potential impacts in straightforward terms, and helping carry plans forward over time.
- Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to gather financial information, resolve tax questions, and keep engagements moving efficiently.
- Identify filing risks, missing information, and technical issues early in the process and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain organized workpapers and documentation that support return positions and facilitate efficient review processes.
- At least 5 years of experience in public accounting with a primary focus on tax services.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and review individual and corporate tax returns in a tax services environment.
- Experience working with trust, estate, partnership, and other complex tax engagements.
- Proficiency with UltraTax or similar tax preparation software.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred or required based on client engagement needs.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance requirements.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical tax matters to clients in an understandable way.