Dedicated to Your Success

Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. is a full-service CPA firm with the talent and expertise to offer an array of tax, accounting, audit, and consulting services — all prepared in accordance with professional standards. We are committed to developing strong customer relationships so that we can better understand our clients and assist them with year-round planning. We listen to our clients’ needs and strive to exceed expectations.

At Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C., we offer a flexible and dynamic work environment that is both supportive and engaging. We foster a culture of innovative thinkers and are proud to support you in your professional goals. If you are passionate about helping clients succeed at a collaborative, innovative and experienced firm, BWK is the place for you.

We are conveniently located in the northwestern suburbs; servicing businesses state-wide.

Compensation Grade: $130,000 – $180,000

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Perform tax quality control review of medium to advanced level business and individual tax returns to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Successfully research complex tax issues, applying findings to projects and clearly communicate those findings in writing
• Keeps current on tax laws, accounting standards, and related education
• Assist in the training, development, management, retention, and recruitment of professional staff
• Understand client service relationships and how to utilize firm resources to provide unmatched client service to existing clients
• Monitors and communicates with partners on the progress and timely completion of projects
• Prepares other reports, projects, and duties as assigned
• Achieves department goals for chargeable and total hours, utilizes available staff, manages delegation and hours distribution
• Communicate with team lead for timely and cost effective completion of projects
• Makes recommendations to improve firm operations
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects

Skills and Competencies

• Exhibit effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to proficiently use technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrate commitment to improving work processes through use of technology
• Excellent delegation and time management skills
• Focus and dedication to client service fulfillment at the highest level
• Comprehensive tax and accounting knowledge
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and against client deadlines

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, Master degree preferred
  • Relevant experience, with EA or CPA certification preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation

Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. is a full-service CPA firm offering comprehensive tax, accounting, audit, and consulting services, all delivered in accordance with the highest professional standards. We are committed to building strong, long-term client relationships that allow us to better understand our clients’ needs and provide proactive, year-round guidance and planning. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and exceeding client expectations.

At BWK, we offer a flexible, collaborative, and dynamic work environment that is both supportive and engaging. We foster a culture of innovation, professional growth, and teamwork, and we are proud to support our employees in achieving their career goals. If you are passionate about helping clients succeed and want to be part of an experienced and forward-thinking firm, BWK is the place for you.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing tax engagements, reviewing complex tax returns, mentoring staff, and providing high-quality client service. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Review medium to complex business and individual tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Research complex tax issues and clearly communicate findings and recommendations both verbally and in writing
Stay current on tax laws, accounting standards, and continuing professional education requirements
Assist with the training, development, mentoring, recruitment, and retention of professional staff
Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional client service
Monitor engagement progress and communicate project status and deadlines with partners and team members
Manage workflow, delegation, staffing utilization, and department productivity goals
Collaborate with team leaders to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects
Identify opportunities to improve firm operations, processes, and efficiencies
Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities with existing and prospective clients
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Skills & Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and client relationship management abilities
Advanced tax and accounting knowledge
Effective leadership, delegation, and time management skills
Proficiency with technology and a commitment to improving processes through innovation
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
CPA or EA certification preferred
Minimum of 8 years of public accounting experience with a focus in taxation
Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff preferred

Salary: $100-140,000

Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. (“BWK”) is a full-service CPA firm with the talent and expertise to offer an array of accounting, audit, consulting and tax services — all prepared in accordance with professional standards. We are committed to developing strong customer relationships so that we can better understand our clients and assist them with year-round planning. We listen to our clients’ needs and strive to exceed expectations.

At BWK, we offer a dynamic work environment that is both supportive and engaging. We foster a culture of innovative thinkers and are proud to support you in your professional goals. If you are passionate about helping clients succeed at a collaborative, innovative and experienced firm, BWK is the place for you.

We are conveniently located in Maple Grove, MN; servicing businesses state-wide.

Title: Bookkeeper
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non- Exempt
Compensation Grade: $26 – $34 per hour
Office Location: Maple Grove, MN
Reports to: Managing Partner

As a Bookkeeper you will be providing a variety of basic accounting and bookkeeping services for clients. These duties are commonly performed in-house and include processing of financial information.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Accounts Payable processing including coding, entering bills, and generating payments
• Code and enter credit card activity and reconcile account
• Code and enter checks and deposits
• Bank reconciliations
• Process client payrolls – live and after the fact and make payroll tax payments
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
• Calculate and make sales tax payments
• Make payroll journal entries
• Analyzes and tests accuracy and reasonableness of work completed and information presented
• Communicates with team lead for timely and cost effective completion of projects
• Achieves chargeable budgeted time goals
• Assists clients with set up or training on accounting software
• Assist clients with bookkeeping processes and problem solving any bookkeeping errors
• Travel to clients office as needed in the metro area

Skills & Competencies

• Completes and releases time on a daily basis
• Identifies continuing education classes for technical advancement
• Stays current on accounting rules and regulations related to functional area
• Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll skills
• Multi-task, problem solve, and complete all assigned duties
• Strong written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail oriented; able to maintain records and files
• Able to conduct themselves in a professional manner with clients and internal staff
• Ability to produce high quality work; able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• MS Office Suite, Quick Books (Desktop and Online)
• Able to perform multiple tasks in tight timeframes to meet tax deadlines

Qualifications:

• H/S Diploma with Advanced Technical School or Accounting courses towards AA degree
• 4+ years of experience as an Accounting Clerk or in a Bookkeeping function

Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. (“BWK”) is a full-service CPA firm with the talent and expertise to offer an array of accounting, audit, consulting and tax services — all prepared in accordance with professional standards. We are committed to developing strong customer relationships so that we can better understand our clients and assist them with year-round planning. We listen to our clients’ needs and strive to exceed expectations.

At BWK, we offer a dynamic work environment that is both supportive and engaging. We foster a culture of innovative thinkers and are proud to support you in your professional goals. If you are passionate about helping clients succeed at a collaborative, innovative and experienced firm, BWK is the place for you.

We are conveniently located in Maple Grove, MN; servicing businesses state-wide.

Title: Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for organizing and coordinating clients’ data for the accurate, timely completion of financial statements and individual and business tax returns. Performance is measured on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge and ability to meet time constraints.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare financial statements and individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections.
• Prepare client correspondence, letters, emails, or other communication on a regular basis.
• Respond to client’s and colleagues’ requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner.
• At the direction of the partners, managers or senior managers, research and consult on various tax issues and make recommendations to the client and/or management/partner group for consideration.
• Build relations with clients by providing superior client services.
• May perform some audit work independently or can be directed by manager/senior manager on audit assignments.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.
• Participate in Practice Development as requested.

Skills & Competencies

• Exhibit effective communication and listening skills.
• Ability to proficiently use technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrate commitment to improving work processes through use of technology.
• Excellent time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Focus and dedication to client service fulfillment at the highest level.
• Proficient technical tax and/or accounting knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and against client deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master degree preferred.
• CPA License or working towards CPA exam completion.
• 5-10 years public accounting experience.

Compensation:

• This is a great opportunity to join a fun and growing firm. We offer a very competitive salary and benefits plan that includes health, life and dental insurance; a 401 (k) plan and other benefits that afford a healthy working environment.

Compensation Range:

• $80,000 – $100,000 salary and hours based on levels of experience.