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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 - $145,000

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 5 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation

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Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. 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 Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C., 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 the northwestern suburbs; servicing businesses state-wide.

Title: Staff Accountant
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation Grade: $67,000 - $74,000
Office Location: Maple Grove, MN
Reports to: Partners / Directors

Position Purpose

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing efficient, accurate, and timely tax returns and financial statements for all assigned clients, assist with bookkeeping, research and consulting projects for closely held small businesses. Manage client workload and assignments for seniors throughout the year. Maintain and expand knowledge through both internal and external continuing education courses relevant to performance of duties and responsibilities. Identify areas of specialized interest where you may become a key resource to the firm (industry, tax or acctg, software, current events). In this role you will attend 2-3 Practice Development activities per month.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Prepare client correspondence, letters, emails, or other communication on a regular basis
• Build relationships with clients by providing superior client services
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards
• Respond to clients and colleagues requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
• Prepares basic work papers, including clear concise written documentation
• Effectively follows instruction and meets time budgets and deadlines for assigned areas, projects and overall assignments
• Achieves annual goals for chargeable and total hours
• Perform basic tax and attest level services for clients
• Prepare basic corporate, partnership and individual returns
• Summarize basic client data needed to complete work papers and financial statements
• Drafts financial statement including footnotes
• Applies basic accounting standards

NEW:

• Prepare returns which include: corporate, partnership, individual, gift, sales tax
• Assist clients with: payroll, sales & MN care taxes, 1099s, w2’s
• Become knowledgeable and proficient with firm software: profx, caseware, tvalue, depreciaton solutions, bna
• Apply tax code to corporate, partnership and individual tax assignments
• Apply generally accepted accounting standards to accounting transactions
• Other assignments including: tax planning, maintaining depreciations records for clients on book, tax, state and amount methods, prepare loan and lease amortization schedules

KSA, Competencies and Administrative

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of all routine tax and accounting best practices
• Focus and dedication to client service
• Excellent time management skills while managing multiple projects
• Ability to proficiently use technology tools in regular assignments and demonstrate commitment to improving work processes through use of technology
• Completes and releases time on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree
• Working towards CPA completion

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Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. 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 Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C., 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 the northwestern suburbs; servicing businesses state-wide.

Title: Intern
FLSA Status: Temporary, Non- Exempt
Compensation Grade: $27 - $32 per hour
Office Location: Maple Grove, MN
Reports to: Managing Partner

Position Purpose

This Internship is designed to expose future leaders of public accounting to not only our partners, but also to our business and how we empower our clients’ businesses. Our trendsetting interns learn hands-on what it takes to be a staff accountant for a growing CPA firm by tackling a variety of different assignments, including audit, tax preparation and research. BWK believes in giving our interns a real-life business experience.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed
• Gain an understanding of work flow, processes and tax & accounting software
• Develop effective client relationships
• Prepares beginning and medium level individual and business tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120s and 1120)

Authority

• No Supervisory Duties

Contacts

• Communicates with all levels within the clients organization both orally and written

KSA, Competencies and Administrative

• Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Perform work accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through
• Ability to work under supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, and report writing tools
• Completes and releases time on a daily basis
• Work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• College Junior or Senior working towards a BA or BS in Accounting
• Ambition to learn multiple paths for accounting, finance, business strategy and execution

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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

Senior Tax Manager -Estate, Trust and Gift

Barton, Walter & Krier, P.C. (“BWK”) is a full-service CPA firm with the talent and expertise to offer an array of tax, accounting, audit, and consultingservices -- 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 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.

Compensation Grade: $ 140,000 - $165,000 base salary, plus bonus potential.

Title: Senior Tax Manager – Estate, Trust and Gift

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Manage and grow this practice area within the Firm.
• Perform tax quality control review of estate, trust, gift and high net worth individual tax returns to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Provide expert technical guidance on estate and trust taxation, generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT), and wealth transfer strategies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Forms 706 (Estate Tax), 709 (Gift Tax), and 1041 (Fiduciary Income Tax).
• Collaborate with clients and their advisors to develop and implement estate plans.
• Analyze wills, trust agreements, and related legal documents for tax implications.
• Supervise, mentor and support staff working on estate and trust engagements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and deliver proactive, client-focused solutions.
• Stay current on developments in estate and gift tax law and communicate relevant updates to clients and internal teams.
• Work in close coordination with the tax and financial planning teams to ensure integrated client service delivery.
• Participate in client meetings to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referral sources.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand services provided to existing clients.
• Provide regular updates to shareholders on project progress and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Prepares additional reports and take on special projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Meets departmental goals for chargeable and total hours by effectively utilizing staff resources, managing delegation, and optimizing workload distribution.
• Recommend improvements to estate, trust and gift operations and contribute to developing best practices.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of estate, trust and gift tax laws, regulations and filing requirements.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Proficient in using technology tools for tax work, committed to process improvement through technology.
• Strong delegation, organizational and time management skills.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional client service.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet client deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree.
• CPA license is required.
• Law degree is a plus
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in public accounting, a law firm, or a trust company.

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.

A minimum of 3 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:

$95,000 - $120,000 salary and hours based on levels of experience.