Manufacturing - Senior Staff - Tax - Adams Brown LLC

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, closely held business, local government and high net worth families. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology and wealth management services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals.

Office locations include:

Kansas: Wichita, Overland Park, Manhattan, Hutchinson, McPherson, Hays, Great Bend, Colby, Larned

Arkansas: Little Rock, Jonesboro

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

The individual in this position prepares tax returns, standard accounting work papers and statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities also include preparing statistical and account analyses. The Senior Staff Tax accountant is familiar with tax and audit standard concepts, practices, and procedures. May lead and direct the work of others. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This individual will work on the Manufacturing Industry team.

Requirements

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares complex individual, corporate and partnership tax returns and conducts tax research to develop strategies and planning opportunities for clients in the manufacturing, wholesale and distribution industries. This may include multi-state returns and some international reporting
• Prepares a variety of detailed accounting and statistical functions relating to tax preparation
• Uses reference materials in researching accounting issues
• Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
• Complies with relevant continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the firm
• Reviews federal, state and local tax notices
• Enhances the firm image by demonstrating "executive presence". This means instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word and professional appearance
• Works closely with principals, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
• Maintains strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate; acts as key client contact person and bill manager for smaller engagements
• Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems, procedures and manufacturing specific tax regulations
• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seeks to continuously develop communication skills
• Increasingly builds knowledge base on the firm's industry lines and service offerings
• Promotes the ideas, values, mission, and vision of the firm and supports the one-firm concept
• Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
• Collaborates on articles, blogs and research calls within manufacturing industry
• Develops a network of industry peers and business contacts within the manufacturing industry
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Commitment to the profession and the firm
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Ability to work well with others

Working Conditions

Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during tax season and offices close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect. AdamsBrown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.