Tax Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Performs compilations and reviews for clients in various industries.
• Project manages one or more client assignments simultaneously with effective use of project management techniques and organization of resources to ensure achievement of assignment objectives.
• Performs a detailed review of the assignment team’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assignment tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Reviews trial balance and general ledgers for businesses
• Prepare applicable tax returns or review applicable returns prepared by junior staff
• Interact closely with clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting and compliance services in a timely and effective manner
• Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing expectations, and meeting deadlines
• A track record of delivering quality work for clients; demonstrating an understanding of the client's business and relevant professional standards and maintaining excellent client relationships
• A proven ability to use the provision of compliance services as an opportunity to identify further relevant issues and identify new opportunities
• Creative problem-solving including ability to identify, recommend and implement solutions using multiple sources of information for tax related client issues
• A professional services background with experience of working across clients while actively seeking new learning opportunities to stay technically up to date building on their knowledge of the firm's service offerings
• Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis
• Some local travel to client locations required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve routing engagement problems.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Solid organization skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred
• CPA candidates preferred
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs