What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Adams Brown?
Description
Position Summary
A Tax Manager is a professional who has the technical ability to prepare and review tax returns, standard accounting work papers and statements, and other financial reports while guiding and mentoring other staff. This role demonstrates the ability to work well with others especially in the capacity to earn the confidence and respect of clients, principals, staff, and administrative support personnel. A Tax Manager is familiar with tax and audit standard concepts, practices, and procedures, and relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
This individual will work on the Closely Held Business industry team.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Requirements
Required Experience and Education
A current and valid CPA license is required. Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs and respective state societies. 5-7 years' experience in public accounting or relevant position, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects. Special consideration will be made to waive the requirement of the CPA license in lieu of comparable experience and demonstrated expertise.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining tax records and preparing tax returns, related schedules, and related reports
- Responsible for supervising and reviewing the work of others
- Maintains in depth knowledge of accounting and tax matters, and specialized industries or functional/technical areas
- Ensures top quality client service through a cadence of in-person and virtual communications
- Consistently applies effective project management skills in order to plan and coordinate multiple engagements
- Participates in mentoring, training, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities
- Complies with all firm policies and procedures
- Recognizes complex technical issues, reaches appropriate conclusions, and applies authority to support conclusions
- Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
- Anticipates problem areas and questions that will arise during the course of a project
- Uses established network of business relationships to generate new sales opportunities for continued development of client base
- Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
- Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seeks to continuously develop communication skills
- Increasingly builds knowledge base on the firm's industry lines and service offerings
- Performs other duties as assigned
Desired Skills, Abilities And Characteristics
- Leads by example exhibiting integrity, energy, enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to excellent client service, firm reputation, and the one team concept
- Professional and forward-looking mindset
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
- Effectively communicates verbally as well as short-form, and long-form writing
- Client service oriented
- Effectively manage people with poise and professionalism
- Promotes the vision, missions, and core values of the firm and supports the one-firm concept
- Demonstrates the ability to properly delegate and manage workload and train others on the proper delegation and management of work
- Continually strives to improve effectiveness through a mindset of lifelong learning
- Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to work well with others
Working Environment
Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday through tax season and close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.
AdamsBrown, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.