Senior Tax Accountant

Kuhl, Phillips, & Jans, Inc.

Coralville, Iowa

Date Posted August 27, 2025
Industry General Accounting
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified

Description:

*Job Description:*

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our clients' bookkeeping records, with a particular focus on tax-related responsibilities. You'll work with a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality services. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity that allows you to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

*Job Responsibilities:*

* Work directly on various client engagements (bookkeeping, payroll, income tax, and advisory) across multiple industries
* Process payroll for small local businesses
* Process sales tax and quarterly reports (monthly, weekly, and annually)
* Assist with preparation of individual and business tax returns
* Assist to advise clients on their taxes and payroll
* Provide bookkeeping/accounting for businesses through QuickBooks or client provided software
* Tax season hours are normally 50+ hrs. per week
* Meet various deadlines that pertain to income, payroll, and sales tax

*Qualifications:*

* 3+ years of experience in tax, accounting, payroll, or similar background
* Degree in Accounting or related field
* EA or CPA
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Understand tax concepts, practices, procedures
* Able to work under deadlines and manage client deadlines
* Strong understanding of the profit and loss statements as well as balance sheet
* Understand the relationship between assets, liabilities, and equity and how they interact with a client’s financial statement
* Work location: In office, however, staff can earn the ability for one remote working day per week after 1 year of in office training. During tax season, weekend work from home may be an option.

*Software:*

* Professional Tax Software
* QuickBooks Desktop/QBO
* Excel/Word
* Document Management
* Adobe PDF

*Pay:*

* $25 -$30/hr.

*Benefits*

* 401(k) Plan w/ employer match
* $350 Benefit stipend (can be used towards health or dental plan)
* Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time, floating paid days off)
* Potential Bonuses
* Company Paid L-T Disability
* Educational Reimbursement (up to $5K, employment length required)
* CPA/EA exam reimbursement (up to $2K, employment length required)
* Longevity bonus earned after 5 and 10 years (based upon employee classification)
* Employee Wellness reimbursement (monthly, up to $50)
* May-Dec Office working hours are 36 hours with Fridays off at noon

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance



Ability to Commute:
* Coralville, IA 52241 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Coralville, IA 52241: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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