Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Exhibits a high level understanding of technical requirements, procedures and principles
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of specialized industry and/or regulatory requirements
• Helps to manage and monitor preparation and review of complex S Corporation, C Corporation, partnership, multistate and individual tax returns, including projections and estimate calculations
• Reviews and advises on technical research memorandum
• Researches and reviews work papers for various book to tax differences
• Identifies area of specialization and is continuously refining skills, knowledge and expertise
• Collaborates with others to provide quality service to clients
• Engages in professional and efficient communication with clients
• Leads client meetings
• Promotes additional services to client when appropriate
• Develops intimate knowledge of clients and their business activities
• Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner when applicable
• Effectively delegates responsibility providing proper instructions, monitoring and coaching
• Conducts training for associates
• Manages projects by scheduling associates, tracking completion and managing the budget
• Maintains open communication with team regarding the progress of completion on projects
• Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator
• Manages all aspects of billing, including client inquiries
• Develops appropriate fee quotes for new tax engagements
• Networks to promote Bennett Thrasher business and bring in new clients

Qualifications

• Accounting undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
• CPA required
• 5+ years of tax experience is required
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and income tax laws and principles of individual and business taxation is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong project management and delegation skills

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model.