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Tax Accountant

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: HomeServices of America
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing the federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, monthly tax provisions and associated supporting work papers for the separate affiliated groups and partnerships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
  • Participates as a member of the compliance team to prepare federal and state income tax returns. (50-65%)
  • Prepares monthly or quarterly income tax provisions and performs other tax accounting procedures. (10-20%)
  • Prepares quarterly federal and state income tax estimated payments. (5-10%)
  • Supports tax forecasting and annual budget and 10-year plan process. (0-5%)
  • Researches fundamental tax questions as needed. (0-5%)
  • Communicates with internal and external stakeholders, including Federal and State tax authorities, and outside consultants. (0-5%)
  • Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Performance Expectations
  • Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
  • Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
  • Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
  • Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Experience
  • Four or more years of related work experience, two of which is in income tax accounting with a Certified Public Accountant designation or a graduate business degree.
  • If no CPA designation or graduate business degree, six or more years of related work experience, two of which is in income tax accounting.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong knowledge of tax law and procedures, tax research skills, familiarity with various tax returns and schedules.
  • Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge.
  • Strong computer software skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Other (licenses, Certifications, Schedule Flexibility/OT, Travel, Etc.)
  • Extended work hours will be required, especially during the tax compliance filing process or other critical times.

We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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