Holland & Hart is seeking a Certified Public Accountant to join the firm in its Denver, Boise, or Salt Lake City office.
This position will work closely with Private Client Group attorneys and CPAs to provide expert advice to clients and their advisors regarding gift, estate, GST, and income tax issues and fiduciary accounting matters (billable and non-billable).
Responsibilities include
• Works and consults with attorneys, CPAs, clients and their advisors on a wide variety of gift, estate, GST, trust and individual tax matters, including planning, estate administration and compliance.
• Coordinates a wide range of projects, ensuring that tasks are completed timely and without direct supervision. This position requires prompt follow-through, attention to detail and ability to prioritize projects.
• Works as a key member of a team-oriented group of paralegals, CPAs, associates and partners.
• Works closely and directly with clients’ outside CPAs, family offices and other advisors.
• Researches and analyzes gift, estate, GST and income tax issues.
• Prepares balance sheets and cash flow and financial projections to illustrate proposed estate or wealth transfer planning transactions for clients.
• Prepares and/or reviews gift, estate and fiduciary income tax returns and fiduciary accountings.
• Reviews appraisals of transfers of hard-to-value assets for gift and estate tax returns.
• Maintains or exceeds billable hours requirements.
• Stays up to date on all tax laws and implications.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification)
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 3 years of tax experience in a professional services capacity or Master of Taxation and interest in growing and developing a long-term career in this area at Holland & Hart.
• Takes ownership of and responsibility for projects.
• Willingness to learn and/or foundational knowledge of individual income tax, fiduciary income tax, gift tax, estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax.
• Willingness to learn and/or foundational knowledge of fiduciary accounting, partnership tax and S corporation tax preferred.
• Experience with tax research and writing and the creation of balance sheets, cash flow projections and estate tax projections.
• Ability to stay current on tax concepts and changes.
• Proficient at developing creative solutions to complex tax issues.
• Works well within deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to stay organized and focused on projects with great attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to function productively on software and systems utilized in the firm.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Professional office atmosphere. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Compensation Expectations
Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Colorado Salary Range - $100,000 - $185,000 per year. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.
Benefits summary
Holland & Hart offers a robust wellness program, generous PTO, and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.
Application Process
Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume and cover letter. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Leslie Beard, Senior Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator LNBeard@hollandhart.com. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Liss LVLiss@hollandhart.com.
About Holland & Hart
Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients.
Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.” Holland & Hart is also recognized as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation” scoring 100 on the annual Corporate Equality Index since 2020. For twelve consecutive years, Holland & Hart has been awarded U.S. Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), and the firm has been Mansfield Rule Certified Plus certified since the program’s inception in 2018.
Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for employees to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.
Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 13 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vantage like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.
Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.
