Tax & Research Specialist

We are looking for someone who will:

• Slash those taxes, maximize the credits: Expertly minimize clients’ tax liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Dive deep into the tax code: Navigate complex tax laws like a pro, crafting memos and strategies.
• Be the go-to tax guru, guiding staff and helping to create clients for life.
• Cultivate connections and drive growth: Build relationships that not only enhance your career but also boost the firm's success. 

Examples of the duties:

• Optimize clients’ tax liability and credit reporting to streamline the process and limit clients’ tax burdens
• Electronically research tax issues and prepare position memos to be used during partner/client/tax agencies review
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state tax code changes relevant to our client base
• Being a staff mentor and providing staff with a resource for questions including technical, procedural, and professional issues
• Create and deliver tax presentations to partners, clients, and staff
• Facilitating briefings to tax, accounting, and audit staff to keep the Firm abreast of new tax issues and incentives
• Actively participate in business development and cultivating relationships to strengthen both yourself and the firm

Job Description:
Our Tax & Research Specialist will have experience researching, evaluating, and responding to client-specific questions to determine tax liabilities. Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations through research, while assessing their impact on clients and advising on tax strategies. Our people deliver the best-in-class advice and build long-lasting relationships.
Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or EA preferred, or actively seeking either credential
• 5+ years of relevant experience in taxation services
• Renewable fuels experience desired (extremely helpful, but not required)
• Expertise in technical research and writing
• Extensive experience with managing tax liabilities and tax credits
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, with expertise in training and mentoring team members under tight deadlines or complex situations.
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills with effective, professional communication
• Strong in problem-solving, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and being detail-oriented
• Can work independently but also work effectively with a team Knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word

Other things we think you should know about the position

• Location – Remote
• Hours are normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST

Who We Are
At Christianson, we’re more than just your local accounting and consulting firm. We’re dedicated to getting to know our clients on a deeper level so that we can not only serve their needs today but also anticipate future needs and design custom solutions to ensure their success. We create clients for life.
Christianson, PLLP, a locally and nationally respected CPA and consulting firm, provides traditional services such as accounting services, auditing, tax, and estate planning to large and small clients across a variety of industries, from agribusiness and manufacturing to biofuels and health care.
Here’s why we think you should work here!
With our varied client base, Christianson provides a challenging and fast-paced work environment with a wide range of opportunities for our employees. There is boundless potential for advancement and further education. We’re proud to be a community-oriented firm and we value staff who understand the importance of giving back to the communities we serve and live in. We are professional, we work hard, but we also like to have fun. We enjoy time together in and out of work with planned socials, contests, and other events.
We Want to See You Succeed
Our firm’s purpose is to Help People Succeed, whether it be our client, our co-workers, or our communities. At Christianson, we take a special interest in pursuing people who have the capacity and desire to help people succeed.
At Christianson, the fuel that drives our best work is collaboration. We’re not just about careers – we’re about opportunities for well-rounded individuals. We strive to give each employee room to grow, as a professional and as a person. 
 
Our experience, expertise, and skills are enriched by the varied landscape of people on our teams and in our communities. We’re dedicated to ensuring everyone at Christianson feels that they belong, that their ideas will be heard and respected, and that their unique perspective is appreciated and honored. Keeping our teammates involved and supported isn’t a one-time act – it’s an ongoing commitment! 
 
Some of the ways we empower our staff include continuing education opportunities; internal councils and committees to drive our wellness, engagement, and DEI efforts; and our annual onsite all-staff retreat we call “Camp Christianson”. 
Perks of working at Christianson

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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