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Tax Manager - Public

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Middletown, DEJob$150–170K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$150–170K/yr
Location
Middletown, DE
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPA, JD, LLM, Or EA

Job overview

The Tax Manager will lead associate and senior staff, mentor employees, and provide detailed analysis of complex tax returns while serving as a client service coordinator and supporting business development for a small public accounting firm.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Effective Verbal and Written CommunicationClient Relationship ManagementMulti‑Task HandlingTax Code KnowledgeAccounting Technical SkillsASC 740 KnowledgeCCH ProSystem Fx - International TaxCCH ProSystem Fx - Tax ComplianceCCH ProSystem Fx - Tax PlanningCCH Sales TaxConsolidated Tax ReturnDrake Tax SoftwareUltraTaxThompson Reuters UltraTax CS SoftwareCreative Solutions UltraTaxFederal TaxIndividual Tax ReturnTax Form 990IRS Form 1120‑REITIRS Form 1120FIRS Form 1120SForm 1120C CorpPartnership Returns

Qualifications

BA/BS Degree – Preferably in Accounting or Related Field of StudyCPA, JD, LLM, or EAMinimum of 5 Years of Experience in Public AccountingExperience With S‑Corps, C‑Corps, Partnerships

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Base salary: $150,000 - $170,000/Year + Bonus

Well established small firm with 3 offices, with uncapped career potential. When you talk about work life balance in public accounting, at this company it rings true! As per the Managing Director “ we are unique in the way we operate. 2 interviews and done

As a Tax Manager you will be responsible for review of associates and Seniors.

  • Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback

  • Train and develop staff members

  • Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns

  • Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm

  • Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients

  • Advise clients on a full spectrum of corporate tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities

  • Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards

  • Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients

  • Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance

  • Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

  • Other duties as assigned

  • Some travel may be required

Basic Qualifications:

  • BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study

  • CPA, JD, LLM, or EA

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting

  • Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements

  • Experience with the following: S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance

  • Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Experience preparing or reviewing accounting for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740’s

  • Experience in dealing with international tax matters a plus

Requirements

Annual/Yearly Tax, CCH ProSystem fx - International Tax, CCH ProSystem fx - Tax Compliance, CCH ProSystem fx - Tax Planning, CCH Sales Tax, Consolidated Tax Return, Drake Tax Software, Federal Tax, Federal Tax Return, Federal Taxes, Individual Tax Return, Tax - Form 990, IRS Form 1120-REIT, IRS Form 1120F, IRS Form 1120S, Form 1120, C Corp, Partnership Returns, Partnership Tax Returns, ASC 740, CPA, CPA Eligible, Ultra Tax, Thompson Reuters UltraTax CS Software, Creative Solutions - UltraTax

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