Remote Tax Manager: Lead Engagements & Tax Strategy

Kerkering Barberio; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Training

Development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as the liaison between shareholders, clients, and professional staff, directing multiple engagements and staffing engagements.

You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with Firm standards, manage budgets and deadlines, develop new business, and maintain strong client relationships. CPA and 7 years progressive public accounting experience required; occasional travel may be necessary; flexible work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and S-Corp tax returns.
• Progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
• Demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software and tax software programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs a broad range of accounting, tax assignments, and assumes responsibility for all phases of an engagement.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; has a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business or personal needs.
• Plans, schedules and staffs’ engagements using Firm policies and procedures.
• Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness; reviews tax returns/workpapers and reports prepared by staff.
• Mentors, counsels staff, and performs or provides input on staff performance appraisals.
• Anticipates problems and potential questions with an engagement.
• Keeps Shareholder(s) informed of important developments on engagements and analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
• Ensures that financial statements, tax returns and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
• Communicates with clients and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.
• Possesses knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial matters working with the respective Shareholder in-charge.
• Participates in Firm’s practice development efforts and demonstrates ability and desire to secure new business for the Firm.
• Conducts research as needed.

Skills

Tax returns handling

Engagement management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Integrity and professionalism

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as the liaison between shareholders, clients, and professional staff, directing multiple engagements and staffing engagements.

You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with Firm standards, manage budgets and deadlines, develop new business, and maintain strong client relationships. CPA and 7 years progressive public accounting experience required; occasional travel may be necessary; flexible work-from-home options