Tax Associate

Tax Associate And Tax Officer

We are seeking a dedicated Tax Associate to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a portfolio primarily focused on customer service and retention, particularly for farm entities. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing timely and technically accurate income tax returns, providing tax planning and consulting, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely and technically accurate income tax returns for farming operations and owners of farmland, including individuals, partnerships, C Corporations, and S Corporations.
• Provide tax planning and consulting to customers, acting as the primary contact for tax-related services.
• Manage personal time effectively to meet deadlines for customer returns and planning.
• Stay current with tax rules and regulations, sharing expertise through internal presentations and answering questions.
• Invoice customers according to established price minimums and percentage increases.
• Participate in presentations at industry events and customer meetings to promote tax expertise.
• Represent the Association at regional industry and agricultural events.

Essential Skills

• 0-4 years experience for tax associate, 4+ years for Tax officer (Tax Associate pay up to 85k/year, Tax Officer pay up to 114k/year)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in customer service and sales skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural industry and farm operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tax and farm accounting products, services, and regulations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related business field, or equivalent work experience.

Work Environment

Onsite/Hybrid - Can sit out of offices in Fargo, Wahpeton, Hillsboro, or Grand Forks ND

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.40 - $54.80/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Grand Forks,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.