RLR, LLP is a growing full-service public accounting firm with offices in Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming. Our firm is one of the leading firms in the area focused on small business clients. By combining our expertise, experience and the energy of our staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention. We place a strong emphasis on providing excellent client care to our small business clients. We strive to maintain an ideal work/life balance while offering a wonderful learning environment, exceptional professional growth, and varied and challenging work. Our team approach to client service, casual work environment and flexible hours provides our team members with superior work life balance.

Our commitment to work life balance includes:

Professional staff members typically work 2,080 or 2,200 hour contracts or less.
Our offices are typically closed on Fridays from May through November -- a great opportunity for three-day weekends in the summer and fall.
Flexible work arrangements and environment, no mandatory Saturday work arrangements.
No overnight travel or long- distance travel. Travel between our three office locations is highly encouraged.

We are looking for a well-organized Senior Tax Associate who can deliver excellent work while establishing connections with our current clients. Skills in staff development, being able to lead a group of professionals by example, and having time management abilities are all crucial.

The ideal applicant should be able to show that they can use their prior expertise and knowledge of taxes to make valuable contributions and help the tax department achieve its goals while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate should have exceptional process execution abilities and attention to detail in order to produce high quality work.

Responsibilities:

Assist with client engagements from start to finish, which involves organizing, completing and finishing tax compliance projects.
Assist with the development of tax planning techniques for clients while addressing client needs.
Assist with research of tax laws and preparation of tax memorandums on technical issues.
Begin reviewing compliance projects completed by Associates and Apprentices.
Assist with supervision of Apprentices during tax season.
Have strong communication skills to identify the compliance question at-hand and communicate effectively with the internal client service team and the client.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work responsibilities to meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an effective and accurate manner.
Participate in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention and team-building activities.
Participate in developing and presenting internal training and seminars on technical issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting (Masters a plus) .
2-3 years of experience in public accounting
Tax Compliance, Tax Preparation, and Tax Law skills
Small business experience preferred
Strong understanding of tax regulations and laws
Ability to analyze financial data accurately
Attention to detail and accuracy in work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employer Health Savings Account Contribution
Company Paid Group Life Insurance
Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Comp Time
401k w/ company match
CPA Exam Reimbursement
Paid Exam Study Time

Please send in your resume with your cover letter. The selected candidate will have to pass a background check

Please no recruiters, employment agencies, or other sales calls. We will only respond to qualified candidates.

Please note: We are obligated to contact our clients if we receive an application from our client's employees. All other inquiries are kept in strict confidence.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

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