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Staff Accountant, Tax

Thank you for your interest in the Staff Accountant position in Blue’s Tax practice. Before you look at the position description below, we wanted to introduce you to an important philosophy we have at Blue.

We want to meet you where you are in your life.

There are many ways to define success. At Blue, we believe your path to success will look different at different points in your life. We also believe success means different things to different people. That is why we value diverse people and why we work hard to create a unique career path for everyone. We firmly believe when your needs are met, you will be better equipped to meet the needs of our clients. We want to understand your unique needs so we can meet you where you are professionally and personally.

We believe our outlook is different than most accounting firms. If you agree, we’d like to talk to you to see how we may create a path of success that is right for you, our firm, and our clients.

At Blue, our professionals embody more than just technical skills. Here is what you would do in the role of Staff Accountant, Tax:

  • Listen carefully to clients. Our clients consider us their trusted advisors. They have problems to solve and come to us for help. Understand their needs and seek to understand the root of their issues. 
  • Build relationships with clients. Talk to clients and get to know them. We value words as much as we value numbers, and it is through engaged conversations you will come to learn what is important to a client. We are looking for individuals willing to engage in conversation beyond tax matters. 
  • Find solutions. You are an integral member of the client’s advisory team and part of your role is to ensure that the client’s needs are being met. Work closely with your team members to learn how to identify and solve client issues.
  • Continually learn and become a subject matter expert in your area(s) of interest.
  • Preparation of individual and business tax returns.
  • Technical review of individual, corporate, and partnership returns.
  • Conducting tax research projects.
  • Prepare complex tax calculations.
  • Develop a professional network and contribute to the firm’s marketing efforts.

Here are the qualifications you should bring to the table:

  • A genuine interest in helping clients and coworkers.
  • A desire to solve problems.
  • A drive to continually learn.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification.
  • 1+ years of experience in a similar public accounting firm position.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel locally with occasional overnight travel (less than 5%).

Blue & Co., LLC, is proudly ranked as a top 60 CPA firm in the U.S. and named as a “Best Place to Work” in Indiana and Kentucky, and “Best Employer” in Ohio. We take pride in fostering a great culture, providing award-winning professional growth opportunities, and offering the ability to work either in-office, remote or a hybrid combination. At Blue & Co. we truly value the development of ALL employees and encourage them to bring their true authentic selves to work. 

We are Responsive. We are Caring. We are Advocates.

We will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Blue is an EOE/AA employer. M/F/D/V. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

No phone calls please. We do not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms or staffing agencies.

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