Tax Manager - Public

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance throughout the process.

• Examine and approve a broad range of federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit entities.

• Investigate complex tax matters and provide practical recommendations related to reporting obligations, risk areas, and planning opportunities.

• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and translate those developments into clear guidance for clients and internal team members.

• Coach, support, and assess tax professionals to strengthen technical capability, performance, and career growth.

• Evaluate workpapers and related documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with firm expectations.

• Organize staffing priorities and manage competing deadlines effectively, particularly during high-volume filing periods.

• Assist clients with notices, examinations, appeals, and other communications involving tax authorities.

• Contribute to client retention and growth by identifying additional service needs and helping cultivate new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of tax experience within a public accounting setting.
• Demonstrated background reviewing tax returns and overseeing the work of staff or senior-level team members.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state tax rules and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with tax applications such as CCH ProSystem Fx, CCH Sales Tax, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with annual income tax provision work, corporate tax returns, and entity formation matters.
• Effective analytical, communication, and client management skills.
• Prominent ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.
• Eligibility for company 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.

Pay

$80,000 - $120,000 USD Per Yearly

Schedule

Ongoing / Full-Time

Location

Columbia, SC

Posted

2026-06-25T00:00:00Z