Job Description
SENIOR TAX CONSULTANT
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Pay Range: $68,000-$88,400 per year
Who We Are:
Have you dreamed about waking up and going to work while having a breathtaking view of America’s Mountain!? Make your dream a reality by working with SKR+CO, located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
At SKR+CO we work hard and play hard. Our biggest asset is YOU . With our competitive compensation, benefits, and fantastic culture, we love to have fun at work and at multiple company events throughout the year. And how about 36-hour work weeks, 17 weeks a year, during May, July, and late October through December?!
What We Offer:
- PTO: 4 weeks accrued per year for full-time employees
- 8 paid holidays
- 401(k) Plan, 3% annual match (100% vested immediately)
- Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
- $25K life insurance (company paid)
- Short-term disability, long-term disability (company paid)
- Company-paid events (Happy Hours, Employee Appreciation week, Friends + Family Event, and many more!)
- Robust training program
- Paid CPA exams, study time, and passing bonus
- Tuition reimbursement- Master of Taxation
- March/April- complimentary meals 4 nights a week
- …plus, many more perks and benefits
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years trust/estate experience in public accounting or trust office role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Reader/Pro.
- Colorado CPA license, or actively pursuing certification or Enrolled Agent.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Senior Tax Consultant at Stockman Kast Ryan + Co you will be responsible for developing client relationships and preparing tax returns for Trust & Estate clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Participate in client meetings to assist with answering questions, review returns, research tax issues, and be involved in strategic tax planning.
- Review workpapers and tax returns prepared by tax consultants and other department professionals including technically complex returns.
- Lead, coach and develop tax consultants.
- Knowledge and experience preparing 1040 individual tax returns.
- Knowledge and experience preparing 709 gift tax returns.
- Understanding of gift and Generation Skipping Transfer (GST) tax rules.
- Knowledge and experience preparing 1041 estate and trust tax returns.
- Electing Small Business Trust (ESBT) Returns.
- Trust accounting concepts.
- Understanding of Distributable Net Income and its relationship to income taxation.
- Knowledge and experience preparing 706 estate tax returns.
- Experience with reading Wills.
- Experience with Trust Agreements.
- Knowledge of various 706 schedules and requirements.
Competencies:
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Excellent written communication skills including strong spelling and grammar.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and present a professional image.
- Must be organized and have the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while working independently.
- Dedication to client service, meets client deliverables both internal and external.
- Maintains a positive attitude, good communication and working relationship with support staff, colleagues, and supervisors.
How You Can Grow:
Unlike traditional accounting firms, at SKR+CO you create your own personalized career paths. With dedicated advisors to guide you, we’ll assist you in a successful future.
Sound like something you’re ready to jump into? Then apply today!
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Night shift,