Full-Time

Tax Specialist 2

Posted on 8/13/2025

Busey Bank

Busey Bank

501-1,000 employees

Community bank offering deposits and loans

Compensation Overview

$53k - $70k/yr

+ Bonus + Incentives

Dallas, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Kansas City, MO, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of sophisticated software systems
  • Excellent time and project management skills
  • Ability to learn and efficiently use the tax preparation software used for tax reporting documents and personal tax returns
  • Ability to assist with coordination of communication and documents between Wealth Advisors, Tax Team, and clients
  • Ability to prepare complex tax returns and research complex tax issues
  • Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data
  • Ability to perform duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures
  • Ability to maintain mental concentration and visual attention for extended periods of time
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems based on a broad knowledge of many factors and where advanced and technical concepts must be applied
  • Requires Bachelor’s Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent designation required
  • Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the Coordination of all aspects of quarterly estimated tax payments and year end taxes due for Fiduciary accounts; this includes review of payments prior to submitting them and communication with Wealth Advisors.
  • Analyze tax information, input data, and review return output for investment accounts.
  • Responsible for tax preparation of trust and fiduciary returns, including tax information letters sent to trust clients, returns for charitable entities, and individual income tax returns.
  • Responsible for e-filing of various tax returns and the tracking of the filing status.
  • Work with Tax Team to provide ongoing tax training (procedures, coding, etc.) to Wealth Advisors, Assistants, and other associates.
  • Deal directly with federal and state taxing authorities to resolve issues on behalf of clients.
  • Assist in mentoring of Tax Specialist Level I.
  • Work with Advisors and Middle Office to ensure new trusts/estates are set up correctly for tax reporting.
  • Ensure tax information for accounts with fiscal year end is provided in a timely manner.
  • Tax Research
Desired Qualifications
  • Tax preparation experience or accounting background preferred
  • Preferred knowledge of Smartsheet

Busey Bank is a community-focused bank offering deposits, loans, and digital banking for individuals and local businesses. Customers place funds in deposits, which the bank uses to fund loans and other services, accessible through branches, ATMs, and online platforms. It differentiates itself through its long-standing community ties and a growth strategy that includes acquisitions, such as the 2025 purchase of CrossFirst Bankshares, to broaden its geographic reach while keeping local decision-making. Its goal is to support communities with reliable financial services and steady growth that strengthens its ability to serve customers across its expanded footprint.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Champaign, Illinois

Founded

1868

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q4 2025 revenue hit $200.2 million, up 71% year-on-year, beating estimates.
  • CrossFirst deal bolsters commercial banking in high-growth metro markets like Denver.
  • May 14, 2025 depositary share offering strengthens capital post-$917 million acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CrossFirst integration fails due to cultural clashes, eroding 3.7% net interest margin in 6-12 months.
  • Wintrust poaches Chicago clients, stripping 10-15% of $18 billion deposits in 12-18 months.
  • FIRSTech loses 20% non-interest revenue to Block and Toast dominance in 18-24 months.

What makes Busey Bank unique

  • Busey Bank founded in 1868 maintains conservative banking practices unmatched by peers.
  • Over 97% core deposits and 75% FDIC-insured depositors place Busey in top quartile.
  • CrossFirst acquisition on March 1, 2025 expands to 77 locations across 10 states.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
First Busey beats Q4 estimates with $200M revenue, up 71% year-on-year

First Busey, a regional banking company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $200.2 million, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% and marking 71.2% year-on-year growth. The company's non-GAAP earnings of $0.68 per share exceeded consensus estimates by 9.2%. Net interest income reached $157.6 million, slightly above the $156.3 million forecast, whilst net interest margin came in at 3.7%, matching expectations. Tangible book value per share was $20.23, surpassing estimates by 2.2%. The bank holding company, which traces its roots to 1868, provides commercial and retail banking services across Illinois, Missouri, Florida and Indiana. First Busey's revenue has grown at a 12.8% compounded annual rate over five years, with acceleration to 28.2% annualised growth over the past two years.

NFR Communications, Inc.
Aug 18th, 2025
Busey Bank opens second Denver location

Champaign, Ill.-based Busey Bank is expanding its footprint in Denver with the opening of a second branch.

GlobeNewswire
May 14th, 2025
First Busey Corporation Prices Depositary Share Offering

LEAWOOD, Kan., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) (Nasdaq: BUSE), the holding company for Busey Bank and CrossFirst Bank,...

Metro East Star
Mar 31st, 2025
Busey Bank Helps SIHF In Belleville Enhance Medical Services

Busey partnered with SIHF on this complex financing by providing multiple loans, including a federal NMTC leverage loan and a federal NMTC equity investment.

Investing.com
Mar 3rd, 2025
CrossFirst Bankshares Completes Merger with First Busey Corp

Michael J. Maddox has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of the Busey board and President of Busey, as well as CEO and President of Busey Bank.

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