Tax Manager

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP

  • Spearfish, SD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Tax ManagerReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Responsibilities:
  • Using discretion and judgment to prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and other various tax returns.
  • Using knowledge of accounting to analyze and interpret data to make recommendations to clients regarding routine tax and accounting inquiries.
  • Continue to gain knowledge about tax laws and stay updated with law changes through in-office training and independent research.
  • Review individual, partnership, corporate, and other various tax returns.
  • Assist clients with routine tax and accounting inquiries.
  • Interact closely with clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise.
  • Assist partner group with client management and business development.
  • Develop working relationships with clients and co-workers. Including participating in the firm’s liaison and coaching programs.
  • Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
  • Attend firm-sponsored community service events and team-building activities.
  • Assist in staff recruiting efforts.
  • Seek regular feedback on performance.
  • Become familiar with and adhere to Ketel Thorstenson’s policies and procedures. Assist in brainstorming ideas for change/improvement for the firm as well as implementing and facilitating these changes.
  • Assisting with other client-related tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned by Partner-in-Charge or another member of the Partner group.
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and meet insurance requirements following a motor vehicle record check.
Required Qualifications:
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) certification.
  • A strong work ethic – you take gratification in tasks and do what has to be done.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field such as Finance or Business.
  • Minimum of five years of tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.
  • Willingness to put forth the effort needed to meet compliance and Firm deadlines, as well as meet client expectations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of accounting, and tax preparation software, and other applications relevant to job requirements.
  • Desire to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A Valid Drivers License.
Core Competencies:
  • Professionalism.
  • Integrity / Ethical Conduct.
  • Critical Thinking.
  • Problem-Solving.
  • Organization.
  • Prioritization.
  • Multi-tasking.
  • Team Oriented with the ability to work independently.
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and meet insurance requirements following a motor vehicle record check.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
  • The employee will sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk and work on a computer. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Schedule and Benefits:
  • This is a full-time position working a minimum of 2272 hours per year. 712 of those during January through April Busy Season.
  • KT offers more than just competitive salary with PTO, 8 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account plans, a 401k retirement plan, life insurance, employee referral program, certification incentives, and tax season incentives. For more information about our benefits, visit www.ktllp.com/careers.
  • Located in Spearfish, SD office.
Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, or any other classification protected under applicable law.

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