Tax Research Manager jobs in Iowa

Centennial Tax & Accounting, one of the Coolest Places to Work, is currently seeking a Tax Manager to add to our growing staff in the Quad Cities. In this position you will use your experience to work with a team focused on a wide range of tax areas including: income taxes, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, and not-for-profit and charitable organizations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s degree in taxation is a plus)
• 5 years of proven experience in tax preparation and planning
• Proficient knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of returns - specialization in farm or business a plus
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning and/or trust & estate work
• A growing client service skillset and the ability to develop strong client relationships
• Experience in identifying and addressing client needs, including: building and utilizing client networks, communicating value propositions, managing budgets, and preparing complex materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tax preparation software 

If you are the person we’ve described above, we want to meet you. Why join us? Our parent company, Northwest Bank & Trust Company, is a family- and employee-owned community bank with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our team at Centennial Tax & Accounting has won several awards including best of the region from the Quad City Times, the Quad Cities Business Journal and Locals Love Us. We were named the fastest growing company by the Quad Cities Business Journal along with being one of the Coolest Places to Work.

We support thousands of small businesses, farmers and ranchers, not-for-profits, and families in our community while continuing to look for innovative ways to grow. Our work environment allows you to bring value to our clients and understand why what you do matters.

Plus ... we have great benefits and business practices including

• A choice of Health and Dental plans, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• A 401(k) with an employer match (both Traditional and Roth options)
• Limited out-of-area travel and a four day work week outside of busy season
• Flexible hours
• A dress for your day dress code
• Performance bonuses
• Assistance with education and credentials
• Generous paid time off and holidays

We are proud of our relationships.

• Community that appreciates the work we do
• Clients that need and appreciate the services we provide
• Employees that are glad to help each other
• Investors that are local and proud of it

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.