Tax Associate

About us

We cherish our team members and cultivate a supportive work environment. Our company operates on EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System), promoting clear communication, effective delegation, and a culture of continuous improvement. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the firm's growth and success, benefit from professional development opportunities, and receive well-deserved recognition.

With more than 70 years of experience and active involvement as a Top 25 Accounting firm in the Minneapolis/St. Paul business community, DSB Rock Island's team of financial professionals serve the needs of privately held businesses, their owners, management teams and shareholders in Minnesota and across the United States.

As a firm

• We are TRUE to our word
• We are COMMITTED to mastery
• We seek first to SERVE

Join Our Team

Our growing Tax team is currently seeking an entry-level accountant (0-2 years) to perform a variety of tax and accounting tasks for our clients. The right candidate will be interested in building good working relationships with clients through effective communication and a sound understanding of good finance practices.

What makes an outstanding associate? We value open communication and teamwork at DSBRI. We are looking for the type of professional who asks questions and can quickly adapt to be part of a collaborative culture. We want professionals who are hungry to learn, grow, and gain experience in many unique client and tax situations; those who can mix ability, curiosity and collaboration are highly successful. Our firm’s mission, training and client base will provide you with challenging, valued work along with opportunities for career advancement.

DSBRI is committed to education and adapting the latest tax industry technology in a paperless environment. In addition, we offer professional skills development and an entrepreneurial client base that provides you with challenging work and opportunities for career advancement.

Tax Associates will perform a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals.

• Prepare tax returns for individuals and trusts to meet both government deadlines as well as client expectations
• Assist with extension process for individual client tax returns
• Assist with generating Federal and State estimated tax payments and documentation for individual tax return clients
• Participate in tax training sessions to increase working knowledge of various tax preparation software, including industry-leading applications in a paperless environment
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, on various tax inquiries within the office and from the clients and/or their advisors
• Perform other accounting duties as necessary to meet the responsibility of the tax intern position and client expectations
• Demonstrate the flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks assigned, including special projects

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Prior accounting experience or internship preferred

Our Team Runs on EOS®

As a member of our team, you will have a leader who:

• Gives clear directions
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Acts with the greater good in mind
• Delegates appropriately
• Understands your role and how you can help the company
• Makes their expectations clear
• Communicates well
• Has effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

DSB Rock Island is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.