Job Description

Tax Strategist -- Transform Tax Burdens Into Wealth-Building Opportunities

The Income Tax Center o Saint Louis, MO (Hybrid/On-Site)

$110,000-$160,000+ / year (Base + Strategy Incentives + Profit Participation)

About Us

For 30 years, The Income Tax Center has served thousands of individuals and business owners nationwide with one unwavering vision:

To ensure clients pay the IRS not one red cent more than legally required.

We are a mission-driven, high-performance accounting and advisory firm that believes purposeful strategy creates freedom. Our team of servant-leaders delivers innovative, credible, and deeply personal tax planning that empowers business families to thrive.



If you are a strategic thinker who can see opportunities where others see forms, this is the role designed for your calling.

What You'll Do

This is not a routine prep role. You will be the architect of tax strategy for forward-thinkers, investors, and high-net-worth business families.

Conduct deep-dive tax strategy sessions with business owners and high-income individuals. Build multi-year tax plans, including: Entity optimization (S corp/C corp/partnership structuring) Income shifting Passive vs. active participation strategies Deductions, credits, and timing strategies Real estate & depreciation planning Retirement strategy integration QSBS, cost-seg, Augusta Rule, accountable plan, and advanced business strategies Translate complex tax situations into clear, actionable guidance for clients Collaborate with our Tax Prep and ATS teams to ensure strategy is executed flawlessly Identify opportunities to expand client advisory relationships and enhance long-term tax positioning Stay ahead of tax law developments and develop new strategies to benefit clients

This role impacts the financial trajectory of every business owner you serve.

What We're Looking For

7+ years of tax planning experience

with business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

CPA or EA required.

Strong command of federal and multi-state tax law, entity structuring, and advanced planning. Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively with business leaders. Strategic, forward thinker who thrives on solving complex problems. High integrity, emotionally mature, and committed to accuracy and long-term relationship stewardship. Experience preparing or reviewing returns is helpful, but strategic advisory is the priority.

Compensation & Benefits

$110,000-$160,000+ total compensation potential

(Base + strategy implementation incentives + origination bonuses). Profit-sharing opportunities for top strategists. CPE and leadership development support. Health, dental, and retirement benefits. A hybrid schedule is available after onboarding. Fast-track pathway to

Director of Tax Strategy

or

Partner

for exceptional performers.


Your earning potential has no ceiling -- results and impact determine your trajectory.

Our Values

We hire and promote based on culture as much as credentials.

Care Extraordinarily

-- build trust and serve with empathy.

Think Innovatively

-- craft strategies with precision and creativity.

Walk Credibly

-- act with integrity and expertise in every detail.

Grow Purposefully

-- pursue mastery in both knowledge and leadership.

Why This Role Matters

Business owners are drowning in confusion, fear, and over-taxation. A Tax Strategist at ITC becomes their guide --their partner in clarity, savings, and long-term wealth creation. If you're a seasoned strategist who loves turning tax complexity into opportunity and wants to be rewarded for deep impact, you'll thrive here.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short note describing:

The most effective tax strategy you've ever implemented -- and the tangible savings it created.

Your strategic mind can change someone's financial future.

Let's build that future together.

Compensation:

$110,000 - $160,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Analyze account data and inform clients of their performance Oversee client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention Oversee adherence to company policies and industry standards in all client communications Spot process enhancement opportunities and apply proven practices Work with internal teams to synchronize efforts towards achieving client objectives

Qualifications:

Proven track record of managing numerous accounts and consistently reaching objectives At least five years' experience in account management for a related field Completion of a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field Knowledge of CRM applications and tools for managing relationships is preferred Ability to negotiate and communicate clearly and effectively

About Company

The Income Tax Center has been in business since 1995, serving thousands of individual and business taxpayers across the nation.

Our Vision

is to establish a thriving community of taxpayers who pay the IRS not one red cent more than legally required.

Our Mission

is to satisfy client tax, accounting, and advisory needs so outstandingly that your joy becomes infectious.

Our Values

Care Extraordinarilyas respectful servant-leaders who patiently listen, empathize, and attend to stakeholder needs. Think Innovativelyto design and implement personalized tax, accounting, and advisory strategies. Walk Crediblyto responsibly and responsively deliver expert solutions. Grow Purposefully* through continuous learning that enriches our value to all our business family members.