Senior Accountant - Tax

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Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage, disability and supplemental coverages, and 401(k) contributions.

Since 1974, HBE has built a story of solid growth, premier service, quality work, employee satisfaction, and business diversification. We strive to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where employees feel at home and comfortable. We're as down-to-earth as our deep Nebraska roots, while utilizing sophisticated tools and technology to serve our clients.

HBE is a leading provider of professional accounting and consulting services throughout Nebraska, with offices in Lincoln, Omaha, and Norfolk. We offer a complete range of financial management services for businesses, nonprofit and governmental organizations, specialty industries, and individuals. Our services include audit, tax, business consulting, outsourced accounting and CFO solutions, personal financial planning, and wealth management.

HBE is recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Firms to Work For by Accounting Today.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant – Tax provides higher-level tax and accounting services to a wide variety of clients, including individual taxpayers, large businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, supporting tax planning initiatives, conducting tax research, and providing guidance to staff while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high‑quality service.

• Provides higher-level tax and accounting services to a wide variety of clients, including individual taxpayers, large businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
• Researches tax and accounting issues and presents pertinent guidance in support of recommended alternatives.
• Prepares complex tax returns with minimal supervision.
• Proactively participates in tax planning for clients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of client tax needs, including organizational structure and any related entities that may be impacted by the work.
• Maintains a basic understanding of applicable Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations.
• Performs tax research and demonstrates knowledge of the reference sources available to the Firm.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements.
• Conducts detailed reviews of tax returns and provides appropriate review notes for preparers.
• Communicates with clients regarding tax requirements, accounting questions, information requests, and other engagement matters.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships and provides excellent client service.
• Identifies significant or unusual tax and accounting matters and communicates them to the appropriate manager or partner.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable tax laws, accounting principles, and professional standards.
• Ensures tax returns and related work papers are complete, accurate, and meet Firm standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner.
• Working knowledge of accounting and financial processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable tax principles, Internal Revenue Code sections, and regulations.
• Proficiency in tax research and familiarity with tax research resources available to the Firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and propose appropriate solutions.
• Ability to provide direction, guidance, and…