Tax Senior Associate

Tax Senior Associate For over 80 years Ketel Thorstenson, LLP has been providing exceptional and accurate public accounting services to the Black Hills region.
Our longevity and foundation of being dependable, honest, and trustworthy can be contributed to our dedicated and knowledgeable staff.
Apply now to come work with staff who think outside the box, have a passion for building relationships, and are focus on providing strategic solutions to our clients and communities.
If you are… Collaborative – you cooperate with operational team members, firm-wide leaders, and clients.
A clear communicator – both verbally and in writing; you are someone who listens well to instructions Positive – you are considerate, respectful, warm, and have the ability to have fun; others enjoy being around you Organized – you are able to meet deadlines with ease and can efficiently prioritize tasks working in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented – you have attention to the little things is something you take pride in A critical thinker – you are open-minded, inquisitive with regard to a wide range of issues, respect evidence, reasoning, clarity, and precision, you look at different points of view and strive to problem solve And have….
A strong work ethic – you take gratification in tasks and do what has to be done Integrity – confidentiality is something you are comfortable with and professionalism is high on your list of character qualities With… A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field such as Finance or Business CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) certification Minimum of three years of tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience Willingness to put forth the effort needed to meet compliance and Firm deadlines, as well as meet client expectations A Valid Drivers License - Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and meet insurance requirements following a motor vehicle record check Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of accounting, and tax preparation software, and other applications relevant to job requirements.
Then this might be your next role… Using discretion and judgment to prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and other various tax returns, including any related research as may be needed.
Review individual, partnership, corporate, and other various tax returns.
Using knowledge of accounting to analyze and interpret data to make recommendations to clients regarding routine tax and accounting inquiries.
Continue to gain knowledge about tax laws and stay updated with law changes through in-office training and independent research.
Develop working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Including participating in the firm’s liaison and coaching programs.
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
Attend firm-sponsored community service events and team-building activities.
Assist in staff recruiting efforts Seek regular feedback on performance Develop Become familiar with and adhere to Ketel Thorstenson’s policies and procedures.
Assist in brainstorming ideas for change/improvement for the firm as well as implementing and facilitating these changes.
Assisting with other client-related tasks.
Other duties as assigned by Partner-in-Charge or another member of the Partner group.