Tax PreparerStaff Accountant

Job Description

Ehlers Accounting & Tax Services is seeking an experienced Tax Preparer / Staff Accountant to join our team in Lincoln, Nebraska.

We are a small, established accounting firm serving business and individual clients throughout the area. We are looking for a motivated accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and taking ownership of client projects from start to finish.

This position is being added to help balance workloads, increase firm capacity, and ensure our team can continue providing exceptional service to our clients while maintaining a sustainable work environment.

We value initiative, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent client service. We’re looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of our team and contribute to the success of both our clients and our firm.

• Prepare S-Corporation, Partnership and individual income tax returns
• Analyze financial statements, trial balances, and supporting documentation
• Prepare financial statements and related work papers
• Prepare depreciation schedules
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential tax issues
• Perform bookkeeping cleanup and adjusting journal entries when needed
• Communicate with clients to gather information and resolve questions
• Research tax and accounting issues independently
• Assist with process improvement and documentation
• Develop proficiency in firm software and technology systems
• Prepare payroll tax forms and payroll tax returns
• Cross-train in other areas of the firm as business needs evolve

• Minimum of 2 years of experience preparing both business and individual income tax returns
• Experience preparing S-Corporation and Partnership tax returns
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Ability to prepare tax returns from trial balances and financial statements
• Experience with bookkeeping cleanup and adjusting entries
• Strong technology and software skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience with Thomson Reuters software products, including Ultra Tax CS, Accounting CS, Fixed Assets CS, File Cabinet CS, or similar professional tax and accounting software
• Experience working with Quick Books Online and/or Quick Books Desktop
• Experience preparing financial statements, depreciation schedules, and payroll tax filings

We utilize a fully integrated Thomson Reuters professional suite, including:

• Ultra Tax CS
• Accounting CS
• Fixed Assets CS
• File Cabinet CS
• Safe Send

Our clients utilize a variety of bookkeeping systems, including Quick Books Online and Quick Books Desktop, and staff are expected to be comfortable working with client accounting data from multiple platforms.

Experience with Thomson Reuters products is preferred but not required. Candidates should be comfortable learning and utilizing new technology systems.

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter who takes initiative
• A strong problem solver and critical thinker
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to research issues before seeking assistance
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a small-firm environment
• Able to identify issues, inconsistencies, and missing information without requiring detailed instructions for every project

Within your first year, you will:

• Manage tax projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Identify issues and missing information proactively
• Help improve and document internal processes
• Become a trusted resource for both tax and accounting projects
• Take increasing ownership of client engagements

• Salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience
• Paid Time Off begins accruing immediately upon hire
• 401(k) plan available after one year of service
• Nine paid holidays annually, including:
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day & Friday before Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (July 4th)
  • Labor Day
  • Thanks…