Tax Staff Accountant - WhippleWood CPAs

Joining the team at WhippleWood CPAs means seizing the opportunity to make meaningful contributions. It's a chance to tackle challenges, make a positive impact in the community, and advance your career in a supportive environment. Our company culture has been consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Denver Business Journal, Outside Magazine, Inc. Magazine, and Accounting Today.

We are seeking a motivated Tax Staff Accountant with 2-3 years of public accounting experience to join our dynamic tax team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in tax compliance and a passion for helping clients navigate complex tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment where each client and day presents new and diverse challenges and should:

• Possess ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients
• Offer ideas and insights we haven't yet considered
• Embrace the challenge of maintaining high standards for success
• Keep to high standards that helps ensure success for our clients and the firm

Established in 1981, WhippleWood is not only one of the largest locally owned CPA firms in Denver, but also a trusted partner in our clients' success. As a full-service accounting and advisory firm, we serve small to medium-sized businesses across various industries, as well as numerous non-profits with global missions. Our team of thirty professionals is committed to upholding high standards to ensure the prosperity of our clients and community.

FOR CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS SURVEY: https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/E5A77A0000/75873

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of federal and state tax returns
• Interaction with clients to discuss tax issues and new tax service opportunities
• Coordination of client services
• Collaborate with senior staff on tax planning and strategy development
• Communicate effectively with clients to address inquiries and provide support
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting (a master's of tax is a plus) with 2-3 years of public accounting experience, including working with a variety of federal and multi-state tax returns for small to medium size businesses and their owners
• A CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
• Proficient accounting skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills -- Excel, Word and Outlook
• QuickBooks experience a plus
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with all levels of personnel
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Superior analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to provide exceptional client service through a sense of urgency and commitment to quality
• Appropriate ethical behavior through extraordinary confidentiality, integrity, and professional conduct
• Ability to work effectively both within a team environment and independently
• An attitude of continuous improvement
• Completion of Culture Index Survey, linked above. Applicants who do not complete a survey will not be considered.

Work Environment Overview

The position is full time M-F.

Casual but professional office environment, work/life integration, client contact, award winning culture. "Colorado Casual" dress code.

Annual base compensation: $70k-$80k with eligibility for performance bonuses.

Benefits: Group medical/dental, 401k with up to 5% company match, generous PTO/company holidays, wellbeing and mental health program.

Position eligible for all perks, including but not limited to

• • Company-wide rewards for hitting goals
  • Professional massages during peak season
  • Snacks and coffee available in kitchens
  • Events, happy hours, and random fun days
  • Half day Fridays in the summer months
  • Use of company's Zen Room
  • Dynamic and fun work environment

The office is in Littleton, CO and flexible/hybrid work schedules are available. The position reports to the tax managers

WhippleWood CPAs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.