Tax Accountant

Mize CPAs Inc.

is a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas.

Our firm works with clients in a variety of industries and has a rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality division that serves clients nationwide.

The QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Tax Accountant is responsible for tax and accounting services functions for various clients as assigned.

The QSR Tax Accountant is an in-office position based in the OP office and can be performed remotely after training is completed, approximately 3
– 6 months after hire date.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

* Prepare complex individual, corporate, partnership, and S-Corp tax returns.
* Research and propose resolution to tax technical matters.

* Coordinate the scheduling of tax projections and tax return preparation with the accounting services team.

* Review and/or compile monthly financial statements, which include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and various supplementary schedules as required.
* Reconcile bank statements, prepare adjusting journal entries and post to the general ledger.

* Set up and maintain client’s depreciation schedules, assigning asset lives, recording changes in property and equipment and calculating depreciation and amortization.

* Research general ledger account issues, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, intercompany transfers, miscellaneous, etc.

* Meet turnaround requirements for financial statement preparation and delivery and for government reports and tax return due dates.
* Organize schedule to meet the requirements of the assignments.

* Occasional same day travel for client meetings and seminars; sometimes out of town meetings or seminars.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

* In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary between QSR departments and trainer.

Amount of time required will vary based on the individual’s experience and abilities.
* Individuals at this level normally have at least a bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, or other related business field, or equivalent accounting experience.
* Three to five years tax preparation experience.
* Candidate must have at least begun the process of CPA certification.
* Strong technical knowledge and skills, including proficiency in use of accounting and tax software.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, project and team management skills, and creative problem solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

* CPA licensed.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Mize CPAs Inc.

offers competitive salary and fringe benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees.

Mize offers remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training.

With shareholder approval, Mize provides reimbursement for individuals taking a review course to prepare for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once.

Mize CPAs Inc.

believes in 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.