Arlyce Cleveland, Ltd. — Blaine, Minnesota
Arlyce Cleveland, Ltd. is a well-established CPA and consulting firm located in Blaine, Minnesota. Since 1990, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax and accounting services while maintaining long-term relationships with our clients. As a boutique firm, we combine deep technical expertise with personalized service to help individuals and businesses navigate complex financial and tax matters.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or CPA who is comfortable reviewing tax returns, tying out year-end financials, and ensuring technical accuracy across client engagements.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying issues, solving complex tax and accounting problems, and mentoring staff to produce high-quality work.
What You'll Do
- Review tax returns prepared by staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, and trust returns (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S)
- Tie out year-end financials to tax returns and ensure balances reconcile correctly
- Review bookkeeping and accounting records to identify discrepancies or adjustments needed before tax preparation
- Assist with year-end adjusting journal entries and financial statement cleanup when necessary
- Identify tax planning opportunities and provide proactive guidance to clients
- Work with staff to resolve accounting and tax issues before returns are finalized
- Assist with multi-state filings, rental property reporting, and small business taxation
- Conduct tax research and interpret new tax law changes when applicable
- Communicate directly with clients regarding documentation, planning opportunities, and tax questions
- Assist with IRS and state correspondence when needed
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of public accounting experience, primarily focused on tax preparation and review
- Strong understanding of individual and business taxation
- Experience reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and identifying errors or inconsistencies
- Ability to reconcile financial statements and tie out year-end balances to tax returns
- Strong accounting knowledge, including general ledger review and adjusting journal entries
- Experience with QuickBooks and tax software such as Drake Tax
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues before filing
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines during tax season
CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing CPA certification)
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be comfortable reviewing both accounting records and tax returns, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring financial data properly ties out to the final tax filings. This role requires someone who can think critically, identify issues before filing, and maintain high standards of technical accuracy.
Candidates should be confident working with year-end financial statements, reconciliations, and tax return review, not solely tax preparation.
Why Join Arlyce Cleveland, Ltd.
- Work in a collaborative CPA firm that values professionalism and strong client relationships
- Be part of a firm with over 30 years of trusted service in the community
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of clients, including individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to improving firm processes
- Stable year-round employment
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and credentials
- Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
- Company-sponsored retirement plan
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Stable year-round employment
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
