Tax Accountant

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Des Moines, IA, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Other
The Role
Prepare federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and monthly/quarterly tax provisions. Support tax forecasting, budgeting and planning, research tax issues, and communicate with internal/external stakeholders. Work as part of the compliance team and perform additional assigned duties; extended hours required during tax season.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing the federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, monthly tax provisions and associated supporting work papers for the separate affiliated groups and partnerships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)  Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary. Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.

  1. Participates as a member of the compliance team to prepare federal and state income tax returns. (50-65%)
  2. Prepares monthly or quarterly income tax provisions and performs other tax accounting procedures. (10-20%)
  3. Prepares quarterly federal and state income tax estimated payments. (5-10%)
  4. Supports tax forecasting and annual budget and 10-year plan process. (0-5%)
  5. Researches fundamental tax questions as needed. (0-5%)
  6. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including Federal and State tax authorities, and outside consultants. (0-5%)
  7. Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Performance Expectations

  • Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
  • Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
  • Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
  • Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Experience:

  • Four or more years of related work experience, two of which is in income tax accounting with a Certified Public Accountant designation or a graduate business degree.
  • If no CPA designation or graduate business degree, six or more years of related work experience, two of which is in income tax accounting.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of tax law and procedures, tax research skills, familiarity with various tax returns and schedules.
  • Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge.
  • Strong computer software skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

  • Extended work hours will be required, especially during the tax compliance filing process or other critical times.

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or graduate business degree
  • Four or more years of related work experience, including two years in income tax accounting (with CPA or graduate degree)
  • Six or more years of related work experience, including two years in income tax accounting (if no CPA or graduate degree)
  • Strong knowledge of tax law, procedures, and tax research skills
  • Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge
  • Strong computer software skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
  • Willingness to work extended hours during tax compliance filing periods

HomeServices of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HomeServices of America and has not been reviewed or approved by HomeServices of America.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits packages commonly include medical, dental, and vision coverage, with corporate roles frequently advertising comprehensive options. Availability is described across multiple operating companies and postings.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program is repeatedly highlighted, often with an employer match noted in role descriptions. This indicates stable retirement offerings for many employee positions.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for many corporate and some sales roles, with postings describing solid ranges and strong earning potential in certain functions. Commission-driven roles can reach high total compensation when production is strong.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
157 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

HomeServices of America, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minn., developed a strategy that integrates all the pieces of the real estate transaction puzzle including mortgage, title, escrow, insurance and relocation into a suite of home services that work together. Today, while our companies each operate autonomously, they share the unifying priority of delivering an exceptional experience to customers throughout the home buying transaction process. As the parent organization, we support our companies with technological innovation, operational excellence together with operational, legal and financial expertise to stay relevant throughout the home buying and home selling process. Through its affiliate companies, HomeServices of America is the second-largest homeownership service provider in the United States. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties and other homeownership services. HomeServices Relocation, LLC is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices of America which provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world.

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