990 Tax Associate / Senior Associate

Company: BKD
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesOur Colorado Springs or Denver locations are actively seeking a dedicated Tax Associate or Senior Associate, specializing in nonprofit, with at least 2 years of experience to provide tax compliance and tax advisory services to a diversified client base focused on tax exempt organizations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a public accounting background in tax compliance, research and planning to contribute to the growth of our Colorado and National practices and to develop broad and deep tax consulting skills for non-profits. This is an excellent role to deepen your already intricate tax expertise and gain exposure to business development activities.

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• Provide tax compliance and tax advisory services to tax exempt organizations with an emphasis on higher education institutions, associations, healthcare entities, social service organizations and grant-making foundations including private foundations
  
• Help develop, build and manage client relationships
  
• Provide timely and unmatched client service, exceeding client expectations
  
• Represent BKD in the marketplace at networking events
  
• Participate in the proposal process for potential new clients
  
• Participate in campus recruiting initiatives and programs
  
• Contribute to BKD sponsored technical guidance for internal and external publication and to internal learning and development sessions
  
• Work with team to assign projects and resolve scheduling conflicts
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required; Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Law degree or a related field preferred
    
  • Experience with the preparation of Form 990, Form 990-T and Form 990-PF required
    
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant progressive experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate tax, tax exempt tax and public accounting experience required
    
  • CPA license is required (Senior Associate). Candidates without a CPA may be considered for an Associate position.
    
    
  • Experience servicing multiple client engagements
    
  • Must have a strong sense of ownership for delivering high quality service and excellent supervisory, team building and time management skills
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Dedication to client service
    
    Experience the BKD difference for yourself. For more information about our firm locations, visit bkd.com. BKD, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.
    
    BKD does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. BKD will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed BKD vendor agreement. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of BKD without having a BKD vendor agreement in place will be considered property of BKD. BKD will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.OverviewAt BKD, our mission is to provide rewarding career opportunities and invest in the success of our people. Through award-winning learning and development, coaching and career advocacy programs, you will have the tools to make every play count and reach your professional goals. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to influence innovation and build long-lasting relationships. As a BKDer, you will be able to learn, lead, serve and be recognized for your contributions.
    
    As a part of our People First culture, we invest in the well-being of our Trusted Advisors so they can provide Unmatched Client Service--. Click here to learn how we invest in our people: bkd.com/careers/our-investment-in-our-people.
    
    Make your next play at BKD.
    
    About BKDBKD, a national CPA and advisory firm, can help individuals and businesses realize their goals. Our approximately 2,900 dedicated professionals provide solutions for clients in all 50 states and internationally. BKD and its subsidiaries offer a variety of tax, accounting and consulting services and combine the insight and ideas of thought leaders in multiple industries. Learn more at bkd.com.

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