Tax preparer Jobs in Independence, MO

International Tax Practice Shareholder Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our International Tax Practice as a direct-admit Shareholder. At Perkins & Co, we're passionate about helping our people thrive in careers that align with their ambitions. We hire great people and give them a great place to work.

What's our secret to long-term success? A vibrant, positive culture, deep community involvement, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. We work hard, support one another, and make sure to have fun along the way.

Being a Shareholder at Perkins & Co means more than just technical expertiseit's about leadership, collaboration, strategic thinking, and delivering outstanding client service. We're not a one-size-fits-all firm, and we don't expect our shareholders to be either. We value diverse talents and perspectives to better serve our broad client baseand we're looking for someone who brings all of that and more.

What's in it for you?

As a direct-admit Shareholder, you'll step into an established book of business at a firm consistently ranked among Oregon's Most Admired Companies. This is a prime opportunity for someone ready to level up in their careerwithout the pressure of building a book from scratch. Your focus will be on continuing the great work already in motion : nurturing client relationships, applying your technical expertise, and bringing your own business development ambitions to the table. Plus, you'll work alongside some of the most dedicated professionals in the industry. It's a win-win.

While your focus will be on international matters you won't be working in a silo. Perkins has a highly collaborative culture, and this role is no different. You can expect to work cross departmentally to support international clients, and advise on a wide range of international tax items, occasionally working with tax practitioners in other countries. This role supports a large Japanese-speaking client base, so candidates with fluency in Japanese language and business culture will be prioritized.

What you'll be doing

Provide consultative and compliance expertise in U.S. international tax, including :

• Permanent Establishment, ECI, Branch Profits Tax, FDII
• Subpart F, GILTI, PFICs, Foreign Trust throwback rules
• Check-the-box elections
• Foreign tax credit planning
• U.S. withholding tax (IRC 14411446)
• U.S. estate, gift, and expatriation tax

Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients;

Effectively manage overall client relationships to ensure client satisfaction

Drive strategy development and implementation, profitability, and growth for the international practice

Assist and advise other tax shareholders with various items of international tax relevance.

Review international entity returns prepared by the team and provide constructive feedback to develop their personal and professional skills

Stay current with evolving tax laws and explain relevant new regulations and rulings to clients and internal staff

Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

Foster teamwork and innovation to enhance the client service experience

Develop and motivate engagement teams by providing mentorship, leadership, coaching and career guidance; Ensure continuous improvement and development of tax professionals