Work at a top 20 St. Louis CPA and advisory firm conveniently located off Hwy 270 and Gravois in Sunset Hills. Schowalter & Jabouri, P.C. (S&J) offers flexibility, work-life balance, a collaborative work environment and resources for continued learning that will allow you to develop personally and professionally to help you achieve your life goals.

Joining our team will help you build your skills while allowing you to focus on specific industries and service areas. We provide hands-on experience, working alongside professionals of all levels. Help us deliver unmatched client service to a variety of high-profile companies and organizations.

What we stand by:

• We remain passionate about our client’s success

• We are dedicated to our team members' personal and professional development

• We are committed to quality and our reputation

• We are faithful to our role as community leaders

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

As a Tax Researcher, you will be responsible for managing the tax research and planning functions of an organization, including but not limited to researching incoming federal tax-related questions. You will analyze tax data to help minimize tax cost and comply with all present and future regulatory requirements. Tax Research Managers should have an understanding of federal tax preparation and experience working as a tax preparer.

Responsibilities of a Tax Researcher:

• Knowledge of tax code, regulations, theory, and practice applicable to all areas of federal tax law

• Ability to understand and interpret tax and regulation language

• Ability to listen to clients and determine their needs

• Complete tax-related research and special projects (as needed)

• Research business license protocols

• Research professional licenses and permits

• Research and learn about numerous issues of federal and state tax law and procedures

• Analyze complex tax data from various state and county websites

• Simplify complex messaging through highlighting and summarizing key points from code of ordinances, documents and forms.

• Communicate with various municipalities to obtain clarity and confirmation of details

• Systematic review and update database forms, dates and notes

• Additional ad-hoc projects (as needed)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Master’s Degree in Accounting

• 3+ years of experience as an accountant with experience in public accounting

• CPA license preferred or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam

• If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with strong research and analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills, project management, time management and relationship building skills

• Technical proficiency in our Firm’s tax software applications

• State and Local Tax experience including but not limited to, return prep, filing and conflict resolution

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities with minimum guidance

• A passion to learn, research and resolve complex issues

• Strong knowledge of tax rules and regulations

• Well versed in researching across various federal, state, and local municipality websites

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to explain complex information with clarity while simplifying for non-experts