Technical Tax Reviewer at Nichols Accounting

Nampa, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Taxation, Tax Law Research, Tax Review, Estate And Trust Returns, Pass-through Entities, Tax Planning, Business Consulting, Technical Mentorship, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Accounting Software Proficiency, Project Management, Workflow Management, Technical Training

Industry

Accounting

Description

Description Technical Tax Reviewer Location: Nampa, Idaho (serving clients nationwide) Job Type: Full-time, Salary Exempt Company The Nichols Accounting Group is rapidly growing and seeking talented, hard-working professionals to join our team! We have dedicated professionals delivering a variety of accounting and business services from our Ontario, Nampa, and Boise offices. Who We Are At Nichols, we are striving to be a Best Places to Work firm. That means we care deeply about culture, work-life fulfillment, professional growth, and creating an environment where our people can do meaningful work, build strong relationships, and enjoy the journey along the way. We are committed to developing leaders, providing opportunities to learn and grow, and fostering a team culture grounded in our core values. Our Core Values Principled • Authentic • Intentional • Determined Our Mission To glorify God by using our knowledge, skills, and talents to develop our employees to be leaders assisting the business community in growing healthy, strong organizations. About the Role The Technical Tax Reviewer works under the supervision of a principal or Client Manager and serves as an advanced technical resource for complex tax matters, with a primary focus on larger client groups (primary focus on A and B clients), partnership taxation, sophisticated entity structures, estate and trust returns, and tax law research. This role provides high-level, detailed reviews of complex tax returns, provides review notes and internal technical training, analyzes technical issues, and supports tax planning and business consulting projects. This position does not require client management responsibilities (managed revenue) or business development expectations and is primarily responsible for delivering high-level technical review, practical client guidance, and internal development of seniors and staff. What You’ll Do Review complex tax returns with emphasis on partnerships, multi-entity structures, pass-through entities, trusts and estates, and related planning and consulting projects. Research, analyze, and resolve advanced technical tax issues and clearly communicate conclusions and recommendations. Identify tax planning opportunities and technical considerations relevant to complex client structures. Explain complex tax concepts to team members in a practical, understandable way. Provide technical review and feedback to improve accuracy, consistency, and quality across tax engagements. Train current seniors and staff on technical tax topics, entity structures, and planning concepts. Mentor team members through real-time review comments, coaching conversations, and technical guidance. Collaborate with the broader tax team to support high-quality service delivery and consistent technical standards. Support multiple complex clients, projects, and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and judgment. Make recommendations to improve technical review processes, engagement efficiency, and team development. Provide timely, high-quality technical support that enhances client confidence and internal team capability. May serve in a client-facing support role as a “plus one” (but not required for the position) May serve in internal lead roles such as project management, pod leadership, tax training coordination, or workflow management as needed What We’re Looking For Four-year accounting degree required CPA license preferred Five or more years of public accounting experience with significant exposure to complex tax engagements, seven to ten years of high-level experience required if no CPA license Proven advanced technical knowledge of partnership taxation, pass-through entities, and complex ownership structures Strong tax research, review, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly Proficiency in tax, research, and related accounting software applications Why Join Nichols? Recipient of Idaho’s Best Place to Work the past 4 years Salary range $97- $130K annually, varying DOE. Paid Time Off Benefits Holidays (13) Downtime Parental & Maternity Leave Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision. Plus, Life, STD & LTD and more. 401K & Safe Harbor Flexible Schedules, Reduced Summer Fridays Paid CPE and CPA exam support Target Hours of 1350 Benefits are available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 25 hours per week. Direct access to senior leadership. Firm-sponsored events and team activities, camping trips, holiday parties, and more Ready to Apply? If you’re ready to combine your technical expertise with leadership and mentorship, and you want to be part of a firm that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build healthy, strong organizations that leave a lasting legacy. Nichols is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition. Disclaimer: This job posting can be modified at any time. Job posting assumes employee is proficient in all previous position competencies.

Responsibilities

Perform high-level technical reviews of complex tax returns, focusing on partnerships, trusts, estates, and sophisticated entity structures. Provide internal technical training and mentorship to senior and staff accountants to ensure accuracy and quality.