Senior Tax Reviewer

Founded in 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) delivers big four firepower to local American firms. Our rapid growth has made us a magnet for leading firms nationwide, eager to join our revolution in accounting. We empower small to mid-market firms with PE-backed capital, strategic technology partnerships, and innovative workforce solutions—including national recruiting and offshore support—while preserving a personal, local touch. With a presence in over half the US, 17 regional offices, 900 dedicated professionals, and offshore operations in Asia, we're the fastest-growing accounting firm in the nation and well on our way to the top 20. At Crete PA, our culture and relationships are the cornerstone of our success, and we’re always looking for talented, ambitious people to join our team. Do you have what it takes to keep up?

Our network firm, Abacus! is hiring!

Senior Tax Reviewer

Objective:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Reviewer to join our growing and dynamic team. This role will focus on managing and reviewing tax compliance and advisory services across a variety of client types. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, solid leadership capability, and a commitment to high-quality client service. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight.

Essential Functions:

Tax Review: Primary responsibility is the review of prepared tax returns. Identify issues, return to preparer for revisions, and provide final approval before delivery.

Tax Preparation and Compliance: Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts. Ensure all work is compliant with relevant tax laws and regulations.

Tax Planning and Advisory: Conduct tax research, support complex technical issues, and identify tax-saving strategies for clients.

Compliance Oversight: Stay current with tax law changes and adjust compliance procedures as necessary.

Client Service: Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. Address inquiries, provide tax guidance, and maintain strong professional relationships.

Team Leadership: Provide training, feedback, and support to help develop their skills.

Quality Assurance: Ensure tax returns and financial statements meet internal standards and regulatory compliance.

Risk Management: Identify risks, recommend controls, and maintain documentation to ensure audit-readiness.

Special Projects: Support IRS and state tax audits, assist in tax provision work, and contribute to financial statement tax disclosures as needed.

Competencies:

· In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in UltraTax and Microsoft Excel (required or strongly preferred)

· Experience reviewing financial statements

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines

· Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff is preferred

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but does include leadership and mentoring of tax staff. Reports directly to the Tax Manager.

Position Expectations & Work Environment

· Full-time, salaried, exempt position

· Normal office hours with flexibility as needed

· Extended hours during peak seasons

Location & Travel

This role may be based out of any of our office locations:

· Springfield, MO

· Lee’s Summit, MO

· Branson, MO

· Fayetteville, AR

· Louisville, KY

Hybrid or remote arrangements will be considered.

Required Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

· CPA license (required)

· 3–5 years of recent experience in tax accounting in a public accounting firm or similar setting

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Abacus!, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.

Your Abacus Experience: You’ll find that things are distinctively different here at Abacus, and we’re proud of it. We center on one key component: people. We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you’ll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture.

Our Award-Winning Firm: We’re proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus’ distinctions include:

1. Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firm in the U.S. #280 – 2024

2. An Inside Public Accounting’s Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S. - 2024

3. Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. – 2024

4. An Accounting Today’s Top Regional Leader in the Midwest – 2023, 2024

5. Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms – 2023

6. A Biz 417’s Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

7. An Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For – 2009, 2010, 2020

8. 2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient – highlighting ethics and quality

9. Finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s Economic Impact Awards – 2021, 2023

Website: AbacusPro.com

Abacus! is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position
offers a competitive base salary rate between $80K – $95K per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee
  only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term
  disability options

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including
  access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions!

Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.

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