Job Description

Our client, a regional accounting and consulting firm, is hiring a Tax Supervising Senior to oversee the preparation and review of client tax returns and manage government tax examinations. The role works with partners, managers, and the audit and accounting team, and it supervises seniors and staff. It carries direct client responsibility and calls for strong technical tax skills.

Responsibilities:

• Make sure all client tax returns are prepared accurately, completely, and on schedule.
• Handle the technical review and sign off on tax returns and government tax examinations of any complexity.
• Decide on most tax issues independently, escalating only unusual situations.
• Take part in client meetings and tax planning, supporting the audit and accounting group on larger clients.
• Own the client relationship for clients you work with directly, as well as those delegated by a partner or manager.
• Assign and oversee government tax examinations, and represent clients before taxing authorities when needed.
• Support the firm’s business development by building relationships with referral sources and joining community and industry activities.
• Train and develop seniors, semi seniors, and staff accountants.
• Build a capable team by writing performance evaluations, creating training materials, and instructing in professional development programs.
• Work occasional overtime during the year, with heavy hours from January 1 to April 15 that may exceed 55 per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of public accounting experience.
• Two years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• One year of experience supervising and directing tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Advanced technical knowledge across a range of tax and accounting areas.

Compensation:

*The above represents the lowest to highest expected salary range for this job opening upon hire. Our client ultimately may pay more or less than the posted salary range, and the salary range may be modified in the future. Our client will consider job-related factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs when determining pay.