Tax Manager

Meriwether, Wilson and Company, PLLC is an Iowa-based firm with offices in West Des Moines and Perry. We are a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. We have proudly served clients throughout the Midwest for more than seventy-five years.

Our Perry office is looking for an experienced Certified Public Accountant to lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice area and serve as a business advisor to our clients.

Certified Public Accountant responsibilities would include:

  • Delivering a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations
  • Building relationships and interacting with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise
  • Prepare and review returns of all filing structures.
  • Providing tax planning strategies to maximize client benefits
  • Consulting with business clients to aid in their profitability and growth
  • Oversee staff, assess their performance, and provide feedback
  • Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
  • Manage and coordinate audits and correspondences with taxing agencies

Qualifications for this position would be:

  • Proven work experience as a Certified Public Accountant
  • Excellent knowledge of tax law, accounting principles, and all types of tax returns
  • Knowledge of Lacerte tax software is preferred
  • Ability to maintain and develop client relationships through planning and communication
  • Drive to grow professionally and with the firm
  • Strong leadership and personnel management skills
  • Communication and leadership skills to train and lead staff
  • BA in Accounting or MA in Taxation, hold an active CPA license, and have 5+ years of experience in public accounting tax work

Why Meriwether

  • Small-Medium medium-sized firm gives daily access to partners and their knowledge base
  • Managers are key to our success and your voice and opinions will be used to help shape firm strategy, culture, and future
  • We provide a work environment that allows growth and success
  • Want to be part of firm leadership – we will show you how
  • With a wide-ranging client base of different structures and industries each day provides something new
  • Cloud-based software allows for flexible schedules and the ability to work remotely when the schedule dictates
  • Low turnover allows for relationship building with clients and colleagues
  • Competitive salary and benefits

Meriwether, Wilson and Company, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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