Job Abstract

Corrigan Krause is looking for a Tax Notice Specialist to join our expanding Tax Department. The Tax Notice Specialist will play a crucial role in assisting our clients and our tax department in resolving complex tax notice issues. You will be responsible for analyzing, managing, and resolving a variety of federal, state, and local tax notices efficiently and accurately.

• Tax Notice Analysis: Review, analyze, and interpret various tax notices received from tax authorities, identifying the underlying issues and potential actions required.
• Communication: Correspond with tax authorities, clients, and internal team members to gather necessary information, clarify notice details, and provide timely updates on notice resolution progress.
• Resolution Planning: Develop comprehensive plans and strategies for addressing tax notices, including researching relevant tax laws and regulations, and advising clients on potential solutions.
• Document Management: Maintain organized records of all tax notices, correspondence, and related documents, ensuring that documentation is complete and up-to-date.
• Client Support: Provide exceptional client service by addressing client inquiries, explaining notice resolutions, and assisting with additional tax-related questions or concerns.
• Compliance Assistance: Collaborate with tax professionals to ensure that clients remain in compliance with tax regulations and deadlines, including preparing and filing amended returns, if necessary.
• Research and Stay Informed: Stay current with changes in tax laws, regulations, and guidelines, and share relevant information with the team to enhance tax notice resolution strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Review completed work for accuracy and completeness, and assist in the development of best practices and process improvements.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of business, individual, and payroll tax return compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to maintain multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong ability to provide client services and manage multiple engagements, while providing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Great analytical, organizational, project management, oral and written communication skills
• Develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Professionalism and integrity by adhering to the CK Mission and Core Values

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of work experience in tax compliance or tax notice resolution required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.) required
• Experience with tax/accounting software preferred

If you are looking for a firm that cares about you as a person, not just as an employee – look no further than Corrigan Krause.

Corrigan Krause continues to be recognized as a top CPA & Consulting firm in Northeast Ohio, even after 33 years in business. Our clients are regional and national privately-held small businesses that are passionate about building a solid future for our communities. You’ll work directly with our clients, experiencing what it really means to make a difference and playing a key role in their success.

We may be a mid-sized firm, but our team loves the small firm atmosphere we have. We get to know our team members both inside and outside of work, which strengthens the family atmosphere we have. We offer a number of employee-first benefits, including, but not limited to, flexible working hours, 50-hour weekly minimums during busy season, a beautiful new headquarters in Crocker Park in Westlake, plus convenient satellite offices in Medina & Mayfield Heights. We recognize our team members are people, so we prioritize a solid work/life balance first. We know when our staff is supported both professional and personally, they’re able to bring the best to our clients.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity or starting out and looking to grow, Corrigan Krause is a great place for the next step in your career.