Tax Manager

Description

KT is seeking a motivated accounting manager to join our Tax team. 

About us:

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, is a full-service accounting firm rich in history, serving clients in the Black Hills region since 1936. Currently, we have 22 partners and over 50 CPAs, with offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, and Gillette, WY. The firm offers a variety of accounting services, specializing in the agricultural, construction, hospitality, estate planning, nonprofit, and government industries. Our mission is to inspire excellence in our people, clients, and communities by building meaningful relationships through progressive thinking, collaboration, and passion.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Using discretion, judgement, and advanced knowledge to provide primary and secondary review of complex tax returns.
• Using discretion and judgment prepare complex individual, partnership, corporate and other various tax returns, including any related research as may be needed
• Using advance knowledge research and resolve complex technical issues.
• Interact closely with assigned group of clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise. Assist all firm clients as needed.
• Participate in the firm’s billing and collections process.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and other tax authorities. Assist staff with responses.
• Develop specialized knowledge as a Firm expert on one or more tax subjects or industries. Market technical specialty or expertise to clients. 
• Continue to develop working relationships co-workers.
• Develop higher level relationships with clients throughout the year, with the ability to anticipate and address client concerns. Serve as a trusted advisor and main point of contact.
• Be a source of technical assistance and research by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations. Communicate appropriate information to department and firm.
• Identify staff development opportunities; assisting the planning and presenting of firm sponsored CPE (Continuing Professional Education).
• Research and present public seminars on variety of technical topics.
• Develop, train, and coach staff; help staff with client and engagement management. Work with staff on their achievement of goals and objectives for performance and professional development. Participate in firm’s coaching and mentoring programs.
• Work with partners to provide employee feedback for the performance review process.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis, including personal development and leadership training. Adhere to any professional licensing continuing education requirements.
• Participate in outside organizations to expand opportunities (i.e., be present in your community through community services, sports, clubs, etc.). Become a leader in an outside organization.
• Team with partners on proposals and business development calls or presentations. Cross-sell services.
• Commitment to participate in firm sponsored events.
• Actively participate in recruitment and engagement activities including planning and promoting firm sponsored events/activities.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned by Partner-in-Charge or another member of the Partner group.       

Requirements

Background & Experience

• 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 
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and meet insurance requirements following a motor vehicle record check

Shared Value’s

• Truth
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Community
• Diversity

Desired Skills

• Professionalism
• Integrity / Ethical Conduct
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Multi-tasking
• Team Oriented with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Work life balance: PTO, Extended Illness Leave, 8 paid holidays, Flex Hours - outside of peak season, Community Service Opportunities, Paid Volunteer Time, & Dress for your day.
• Health and Wellness: High Deductible Health Plan, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, & Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance.
• Financial Wellness: 401k Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Financial Advising through Morgan Stanley, Tax Season Incentives, Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth: AICPA-NASBA’s Experience, Learn, and Earn Program, Tuition Assistance, Assistance with Professional Certifications, Promotional Opportunities, Path to Partner 
• For more information about our benefits, visit www.ktllp.cpa/careers. 

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

Work Schedule & Location:

• This is a full-time position working a minimum of 2272 hours per year. 712 of those during January through April Busy Season.
• Located in Rapid City & Spearfish, SD or Gillette, WY office. Role may require travel as needed.
• Travel may be in town, out of town, and/or overnight. 

Become a member of our team – apply today!

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.