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Tax Manager - Federal / Corporate Tax

Davenport, IA · On-site

$105.30K - $138K/yr

Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax advisory," and "tax controversy" pique your interest? Do you enjoy providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to large global and ...

This role will help drive high-quality strategic planning and will assist in providing tax accounting/disclosure deliverables in close collaboration with other internal functions, such as Finance ...

The Senior Manager Tax will be a key member of the Athene tax team managing the tax accounting and tax compliance functions. The Senior Manager Tax will be primarily focused on managing and reviewing ...

The Senior Manager Tax will be a key member of the Athene tax team managing the tax accounting and tax compliance functions. The Senior Manager Tax will be primarily focused on managing and reviewing ...

Tax Manager - Federal / Corporate Tax

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$108.30K - $142K/yr

Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax advisory," and "tax controversy" pique your interest? Do you enjoy providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to large global and ...

Tax Manager

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$108.30K - $142K/yr

You have CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. * You have 5-7 years of tax experience within public accounting. * You have extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS ...

Tax Manager

Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$108.30K - $142K/yr

You have CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. * You have 5-7 years of tax experience within public accounting. * You have extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS ...

Tax Manager

Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$108.30K - $142K/yr

You have CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. * You have 5-7 years of tax experience within public accounting. * You have extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS ...

Tax Manager

Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$108.30K - $142K/yr

You have CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. * You have 5-7 years of tax experience within public accounting. * You have extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS ...

Manages client billing for accounting services provided. * Provides mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department. * Attends training seminars, professional development, and ...

Manages client billing for accounting services provided. * Provides mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department. * Attends training seminars, professional development, and ...

Tax Senior Associate

Dubuque, IA · Hybrid

$76.90K - $95.20K/yr

Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment. * Trains and mentors lower-level employees in the tax department. * Attends training seminars, professional development ...

Manages client billing for accounting services provided. * Provides mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department. * Attends training seminars, professional development, and ...

Manages client billing for accounting services provided. * Provides mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department. * Attends training seminars, professional development, and ...

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How much do tax accounting jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for tax accounting in Iowa is $97,233.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $110,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tax Accountant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Tax Accountant, you need strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of tax regulations, and a degree in accounting or finance, often supported by CPA certification. Familiarity with tax preparation software (e.g., TurboTax, CCH Axcess, or UltraTax) and proficiency in spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel are essential. Attention to detail, integrity, and effective communication help build client trust and ensure accurate filings. These qualifications and skills are crucial for compliance, minimizing liabilities, and delivering reliable tax advice.

How does a tax accountant typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Tax accountants frequently work with departments such as finance, legal, and operations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. They may coordinate with the finance team to gather accurate financial data, consult with legal on regulatory changes, and provide guidance to operations on tax implications of business decisions. This cross-functional collaboration helps identify tax-saving opportunities and ensures that the organization's activities align with current tax laws. Effective communication and teamwork are essential skills for success in this role.

What is tax accounting?

Tax accounting is a specialized area of accounting focused on preparing tax returns and planning for future tax obligations, both for individuals and businesses. It involves understanding and applying tax laws, regulations, and guidelines to ensure compliance and optimize tax liabilities. Tax accountants help clients minimize their tax burden legally while keeping accurate records and meeting filing deadlines. Their work also includes staying current with changing tax codes and advising clients on the tax implications of various financial decisions.

Is tax accounting a good profession?

Tax accounting is a stable profession that involves preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and advising clients on tax strategies. It often requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting software and regulations. The field offers opportunities for certification, career advancement, and work in various industries or firms.

What is the difference between Tax Accounting vs Auditing?

AspectTax AccountingAuditing
CertificationsCPA, Enrolled AgentCPA, CIA
Work EnvironmentTax firms, corporate financePublic accounting firms, corporations
Primary FocusPreparing tax returns, tax planningExamining financial statements for accuracy

Tax Accounting involves preparing and planning for taxes, focusing on compliance and minimizing liabilities. Auditing, on the other hand, involves examining financial records to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations. While both roles require CPA certification and work in similar environments, their core functions differ significantly, with tax accounting centered on tax-related tasks and auditing on financial verification.

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Infographic showing various Tax Accounting job openings in Iowa as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,233 per year, or $46.7 per hour.
Tax Senior, Strategy & Planning

Tax Senior, Strategy & Planning

Deloitte

Des Moines, IA • On-site

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Job description

The Special Projects Team within the US Firms Tax ("USFT") group of the Deloitte US Firms is responsible for performing tax research and analyses on US Firms' transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructuring), tracking proposed and enacted federal, state, and local legislation and assessing its impact on the US Firms' entities and its partners, advising other internal functions or our business leadership on the tax consequences of various client and/or vendor obligations, and at times will assist our reporting teams with workpaper preparation and the review of federal partnership returns.

Recruiting for this role ends on May 22nd 2026.

Work you'll do

We are seeking a Tax Senior to support our Special Projects team in delivering federal tax guidance to internal and business stakeholders. The Tax Senior will support the execution of significant US Firms transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructurings. This role will help drive high-quality strategic planning and will assist in providing tax accounting/disclosure deliverables in close collaboration with other internal functions, such as Finance, Talent, and the Office of General Counsel. The Tax Senior will also manage certain strategic tax reviews that directly impact the calculation of taxable income. This role enables our team to keep complex, cross-functional work moving from issue identification through implementation.

  • Support the team leader in reviewing and summarizing tax-related provisions in legal documents (e.g., purchase and sale agreements, contribution agreements, restructuring documents) for US Firms' transactions in order to surface tax risks, elections, and post-close action items.
  • Assist the team leader in advising the businesses and other internal functions, including the Office of General Counsel, Finance, and Corporate Development on the tax considerations of transaction-related matters, including structuring alternatives and execution readiness.
  • Under the direction of the team leader, analyze and compute book-to-tax differences arising from significant transactions; document positions, assumptions, and supporting calculations to enable accurate provision and compliance treatment.
  • Support preparation, review, and maintenance of schedules and work papers for the US Firms' partnership federal returns, including transaction-specific analyses and required disclosures; help ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Partner with Finance and support the team leader on tax accounting and financial reporting deliverables (disclosures, planning models, and forecasts), including preparing workpapers and tie-outs.
  • Perform federal tax technical research as needed; draft clear summaries/memos for the team leader's review with practical recommendations and implementation steps.
  • Help the team leader manage special project workflows (intake, prioritization, project plans, status reporting, deliverable tracking, and stakeholder communications); proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, and dependencies.
  • Assist the team leader with assessing and implementing new federal tax legislation and guidance; support impact analysis, updates to processes/work papers, and coordination of stakeholder communications.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, templates, and automation related to US Firms' tax matters; develop recommendations and support implementation under the team leader's guidance.

The Team

Deloitte Services LP includes internal support areas such as Finance and Administration, Talent, Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, and Facilities Management. This Tax Senior role is part of our internal USFT team which is a subset of our Finance and Administration group. The USFT team is responsible for setting the tax policy for the Deloitte US Firms in the US and other countries where it has operations, as well as for all of the domestic and foreign compliance for the Deloitte US Firms' entities.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation required.
  • Eligible for CPA or other relevant certification.
  • Three (3) + years of prior experience.
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree.
  • Experience in a professional services firm.
  • Prior experience with M&A related transactions
  • Strong federal partnership tax fundamentals
  • Excellent technical research and communication skills
  • Exceptional project management skills

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,400 to $142,600.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Qualifications:

The Special Projects Team within the US Firms Tax ("USFT") group of the Deloitte US Firms is responsible for performing tax research and analyses on US Firms' transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructuring), tracking proposed and enacted federal, state, and local legislation and assessing its impact on the US Firms' entities and its partners, advising other internal functions or our business leadership on the tax consequences of various client and/or vendor obligations, and at times will assist our reporting teams with workpaper preparation and the review of federal partnership returns.

Recruiting for this role ends on May 22nd 2026.

Work you'll do

We are seeking a Tax Senior to support our Special Projects team in delivering federal tax guidance to internal and business stakeholders. The Tax Senior will support the execution of significant US Firms transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructurings. This role will help drive high-quality strategic planning and will assist in providing tax accounting/disclosure deliverables in close collaboration with other internal functions, such as Finance, Talent, and the Office of General Counsel. The Tax Senior will also manage certain strategic tax reviews that directly impact the calculation of taxable income. This role enables our team to keep complex, cross-functional work moving from issue identification through implementation.

  • Support the team leader in reviewing and summarizing tax-related provisions in legal documents (e.g., purchase and sale agreements, contribution agreements, restructuring documents) for US Firms' transactions in order to surface tax risks, elections, and post-close action items.
  • Assist the team leader in advising the businesses and other internal functions, including the Office of General Counsel, Finance, and Corporate Development on the tax considerations of transaction-related matters, including structuring alternatives and execution readiness.
  • Under the direction of the team leader, analyze and compute book-to-tax differences arising from significant transactions; document positions, assumptions, and supporting calculations to enable accurate provision and compliance treatment.
  • Support preparation, review, and maintenance of schedules and work papers for the US Firms' partnership federal returns, including transaction-specific analyses and required disclosures; help ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Partner with Finance and support the team leader on tax accounting and financial reporting deliverables (disclosures, planning models, and forecasts), including preparing workpapers and tie-outs.
  • Perform federal tax technical research as needed; draft clear summaries/memos for the team leader's review with practical recommendations and implementation steps.
  • Help the team leader manage special project workflows (intake, prioritization, project plans, status reporting, deliverable tracking, and stakeholder communications); proactively identify bottlenecks, risks, and dependencies.
  • Assist the team leader with assessing and implementing new federal tax legislation and guidance; support impact analysis, updates to processes/work papers, and coordination of stakeholder communications.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, templates, and automation related to US Firms' tax matters; develop recommendations and support implementation under the team leader's guidance.

The Team

Deloitte Services LP includes internal support areas such as Finance and Administration, Talent, Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, and Facilities Management. This Tax Senior role is part of our internal USFT team which is a subset of our Finance and Administration group. The USFT team is responsible for setting the tax policy for the Deloitte US Firms in the US and other countries where it has operations, as well as for all of the domestic and foreign compliance for the Deloitte US Firms' entities.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation required.
  • Eligible for CPA or other relevant certification.
  • Three (3) + years of prior experience.
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree.
  • Experience in a professional services firm.
  • Prior experience with M&A related transactions
  • Strong federal partnership tax fundamentals
  • Excellent technical research and communication skills
  • Exceptional project management skills

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,400 to $142,600.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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