Tax Project Analyst

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 Tax Project Analyst in the Topeka office. Full-time availability is needed, 2300 hours per year. After initial training of approximately 4 - 6 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have experience managing projects; leading the power of attorney (POA) process; as well as managing and improving the income tax notice process.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Project manage and coordinate all POA documents and consolidate POAs across all departments
• Design, implement, and maintain a new POA process for new client onboards for all departments to ensure critical information is collected and POA established within 30 days of client onboard in any department
• Coordinate technical experts to lead system demonstrations
• Design an enhanced workflow for all client tax notices and ensure executed in a timely and high-quality manner
• Assist in developing and documenting a standardized onboarding process to ensure high quality client experience
• Design and deliver on an enhanced client communication strategy tied to payroll notices to ensure client is informed on any tax notice status changes and has a central point of contact at Mize to address any communication concerns
• Prepare POA and tax notice workflows to develop the most efficient internal management
• Analyze internal and external software solutions to automate tracking and management of POAs and tax notices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage tax-related projects

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
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Ability to work independently and drive continuous process improvement
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in pursuing an EA or CPA for further career advancement
• Tax experience in a public accounting setting
• Project management experience in a professional services firm

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-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 CPAs Inc. strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.