Senior Tax Accountant

Mize CPAs Inc. was recently named a Top 200 Workplace for 2024 by USA Today! We are a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries and has a rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality division that serves clients nationwide.

We are looking for an in-person only Senior Tax Accountant in the Overland Park office. Full-time availability is needed, 2300 hours per year. After initial training of approximately 6 - 9 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have at least five years' experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns and being a resource for less experienced tax preparers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews complex tax returns, including personal, business, fiduciary, and non-profit
• Assumes tax person responsibility/management for less complex business clients
• Performs tax research, planning, and projection projects
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements
• Possesses technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants
• Assists in developing and training staff through supervision, evaluation, and assistance in assigned projects
• Develops expertise within agreed upon industry group(s)
• Begin developing a command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations
• Makes internal and external presentations on topics within specialty areas, as requested
• Develops quality client relationships and loyalty
• Ability to work hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned
• Increased workload required during certain times of the year
• Occasional same day or overnight travel for work at client’s offices, meetings, and seminars

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary with trainer; amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities
• Individuals at this level normally have a Master's or Bachelor's Degree with a major in Accounting, or other related business field, or equivalent accounting experience
• Minimum of five years' experience in individual/corporate tax accounting
• CPA eligible
• Strong technical knowledge and skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Creative problem solving ability, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA licensed
• Strong project management and team management skills
• Experience in delivery of quality client service

Benefits

Mize CPAs Inc. offers competitive salary and benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Some of the benefits include: college degree reimbursement, 17 days of PTO and 10 paid Holidays per year, community service PTO, 401(k) match, fitness incentive, and parental leave.

Mize offers hybrid and/or remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training for this position.

With shareholder approval, Mize will purchase the Becker review course for individuals preparing for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once. There is also a bonus for completing certification!

Mize strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. We have annual reviews with career pathing included. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.