Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
• Fully responsible for larger tax returns; delegate to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary
• Perform all tasks related to client service; assure assignments are accomplished within budgeted time
• Delegate/manage tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product
• Actively participate in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients
• Act as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions
• Assume tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns
• Assume client service responsibility for clients
• Communicate to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities
• Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; review staff assignments for appropriateness
• Supervise tax staff and provide on-the-job training
• Assume responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns
• Adhere to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made
• Possess a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
• Maintain knowledge of general economic/political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect business climate.
• Prepare other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners
• Search and evaluate tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners
• Participate in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities
• Promote the most efficient operations of the Firm and support compliance guidelines in managing others

WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:

• 5+ years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research;         2+ years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities
• 1+)years' experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• 40+ hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills
• Current and valid CPA license is required
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws
• Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs
• Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Occasional same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year; heavy overtime work required from Jan. 1-April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week

Company Description

We work with the world’s most compelling companies to build a strong and professional network of incredible talent. We service all industries, including: Healthcare Technology Engineering Finance Consumer Legal Non-Profit More