Manager

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Job summary

Kforce Inc is partnering with a client in Saint Louis, MO to hire an Accounting & Tax Manager. You will focus on individual and business tax prep while gaining exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, client relationships, and process improvement.

You will lead a three-person team, review varied tax returns, and support monthly reporting and accounting technology initiatives for small business clients. This role emphasizes ownership and career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA license.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks; CCH and/or Drake preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three employees and manage key vendor and external relationships with wealth managers, attorneys, and business leaders.
• Review individual, partnership, S corporation, and C corporation tax returns with research and year-end planning.
• Manage IRS/state correspondence, including audit responses, and stay current on tax law changes.
• Support monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, QuickBooks implementation, and other accounting tech initiatives for small clients.
• Provide clients with day-to-day accounting guidance and clear monthly financial reporting and recommendations.
• Support employee benefit setup, including 401(k) and insurance programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system standardization to improve efficiency and client experience.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

Tax research

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

CCH/Drake

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce is partnering with a client in the Saint Louis, MO area to identify an Accounting & Tax Manager. This role will focus primarily on individual and business tax preparation, while also providing exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, client relationships, and process improvement. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their technical expertise, take ownership of client work, and grow their career in a dynamic, supportive environment. Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of three employees and manage key vendor and external relationships with wealth managers, attorneys, and business leaders
• Review individual, partnership, S corporation, and C corporation tax returns while conducting tax research and supporting year-end planning
• Manage IRS and state correspondence, including audit and notice responses, while staying current on tax law changes
• Support monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, QuickBooks implementation, and other accounting technology initiatives for small business clients
• Provide clients with day-to-day accounting guidance and clear monthly financial reporting and recommendations
• Support employee benefit setup, including 401(k) and insurance programs
• Identify and implement process improvements, best practices, and system standardization to improve efficiency and the client experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA license
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks; CCH and/or Drake preferred
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.