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Summary of Responsibilities Serves clients as a tax and business advisory professional. Prepares and reviews tax returns, delegating duties to Associate and Senior Associate level staff. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles with the ability to meet time constraints. Essential Position Responsibilities * Reviews business and individual tax returns. * Prepares high level tax returns. * Signs completed tax returns. * Interviews clients to obtain information for tax returns or other projects. * Reviews tax accruals and attends meeting with auditors regarding tax issues. * Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service. * Evaluates the costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs. * Performs tax research and other special projects as they occur. * Provides feedback in order to develop the tax practice. * Capitalizes on personal and professional experiences in order to develop business and practice lines. * Supervises and delegates duties to Associate and Senior Associate level staff. * Provides mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department. * May assist with client billings to ensure they reflect work performed. * Participates in the area of business development. * Participates in community organizations and industry functions. * Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects. * Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines. Education and Work Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. * 5-7 years of experience in tax accounting required. * Valid Certified Public Accountant license or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required. Knowledge and Skills * Extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations. * Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills. * Skills in networking and developing business. * Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally. * Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients. * Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and related programs. Physical Requirements * Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. * Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. * Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. * Requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. * Occasional same day travel for work at client offices using a personal vehicle. * Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay using a personal vehicle. * Able to work excess hours in periods throughout the year, specifically from January 1 to April 15 and August 15 to October 15 which may be in excess to 55 hours per week. * Prompt and dependable attendance. Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.