Mize CPAs Inc. was recently named a Top 200 Workplace for 2024 by USA Today! We are a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries and has a rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality division that serves clients nationwide.
We are looking for an in-person only Tax Project Analyst in the Topeka office. Full-time availability is needed, 2300 hours per year. After initial training of approximately 4 - 6 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have experience managing projects; leading the power of attorney (POA) process; as well as managing and improving the income tax notice process.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Project manage and coordinate all POA documents and consolidate POAs across all departments
- Design, implement, and maintain a new POA process for new client onboards for all departments to ensure critical information is collected and POA established within 30 days of client onboard in any department
- Coordinate technical experts to lead system demonstrations
- Design an enhanced workflow for all client tax notices and ensure executed in a timely and high-quality manner
- Assist in developing and documenting a standardized onboarding process to ensure high quality client experience
- Design and deliver on an enhanced client communication strategy tied to payroll notices to ensure client is informed on any tax notice status changes and has a central point of contact at Mize to address any communication concerns
- Prepare POA and tax notice workflows to develop the most efficient internal management
- Analyze internal and external software solutions to automate tracking and management of POAs and tax notices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage tax-related projects
Required Qualifications:
- In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary with trainer; amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Ability to work independently and drive continuous process improvement
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in pursuing an EA or CPA for further career advancement
- Tax experience in a public accounting setting
- Project management experience in a professional services firm
Mize CPAs Inc. offers competitive salary and benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Some of the benefits include: college degree reimbursement, 17 days of PTO and 10 paid Holidays per year, community service PTO, 401(k) match, fitness incentive, and parental leave.
Mize offers hybrid-remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training for this position.
With shareholder approval, Mize will purchase the Becker review course for individuals preparing for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once. There is also a bonus for completing certification!
Mize CPAs Inc. strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.
What We Do
Mize CPAs Inc. professionals are dedicated to helping our clients and communities from our offices in Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas. As a Top 200 firm (Inside Public Accounting), we provide audit, tax, accounting, payroll and consulting services to owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit organizations, auto dealerships, telecommunications and financial institutions. Mize Restaurant Group provides tax, audit, payroll, accounting and consulting services to QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) and franchise restaurants. We are the number one firm providing accounting, tax and payroll services nationwide to McDonald’s franchise owners.
As one of the first accounting firms to leverage technology, we developed a proprietary, web-based accounting and payroll solution. We work with clients nationwide so we’re familiar with the various state regulations and the complexities that come with multi-state payroll.
In addition to the financial planning Mize CPAs Inc. provides through our accounting and tax services, many of our high net-worth individual and business owner clients work with our related company, Prism Financial Group, L.L.C. Prism is an independent advisory firm offering both financial planning and investment management on a fee-for-service basis www. http://www.prismfg.com.
Mize CPAs Inc. has been recognized as a Top 200 Accounting Firm by IPA (Inside Public Accounting), the 10th largest firm in the Midwest by Accounting Today and the firm has also been recognized in Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” listing. Mize Restaurant Group also received recognition as Associate Member of the Year by the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association and also the Greater Kanas City Restaurant Association. For more information, visit www.mizecpas.com
