Tax Associate

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, LLC (BGM) – Bloomington, MN and St. Paul, MN

Entrepreneurial CPAs Serving Entrepreneurs®

Who is BGM?

With locations in Minnesota and Florida, Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer, LLC (BGM) is a firm of Entrepreneurial Proactive CPAs and Advisors. We work with our clients to identify and develop their goals; to find creative ways to achieve those goals; and to provide innovative solutions to their problems through our auditing, tax and consulting services. At BGM, we appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit that can exist inside any business because it exists in our own. We understand what it takes to balance the details and risks with the dreams. We are CPAs and Advisors who truly understand the needs of our entrepreneurial clients – because we are entrepreneurs too.

In early 2017, BGM partnered with Bridge West LLC, a CPA Firm located in Colorado. Bridge West has been servicing cannabis clients since 2009 and is the leading Cannabis only CPA firm in the United States. We are one of the first public accounting firms in the world to only serve the Cannabis industry. We currently serve over 250 cannabis clients throughout the United States and continue to experience a significant increase in revenues as the Cannabis industry is growing exponentially each year throughout the US.

BGM has been named to the “Top 200 Accounting Firms” in the United States by INSIDE Public Accounting.

Primary Purpose:

BGM seeking an entrepreneurial, creative, enthusiastic and team-oriented Seasonal Preparer to join our organization for the 2020 Tax Season (mid-February 2020 through mid-April 2020). You will prepare income tax returns, including individuals, corporations and partnerships for a variety of clients. Associates regularly collaborate with partners and managers to provide outstanding client service.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Proficiently prepare tax returns
• Formulate and deliver innovative tax planning, strategy and client service
• Identify and capitalize on business opportunities with our current client base and network to attract new clients to the firm
• Maintain active communications with clients to develop longstanding business relationships, manage expectations, safeguard satisfaction and ensure deadlines are met
• Work in a variety of industries including: real estate, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, not-for-profit and financial services
• Advance your expertise in tax matters through continued education and research
• Complete research and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
• Minimum 1-2 years of tax and public accounting experience
• Current CPA or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification
• An accounting internship experience preferred
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with accounting software a plus
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Willingness to take supervision and guidance
• Team management skills – the ability to coach, motivate, and direct a team of people
• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the delivery of quality client service

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes base salary and bonus potential. We also offer a full benefits package that includes health, dental, life, STD, PTO, 8 paid holidays a year, 401(k) retirement and profit sharing, Sam’s Club membership, and more!

Bridge West/BGM is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to extend equal opportunity in employment to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.