Senior Tax Manager - Covington, LA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work/life balance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Covington is looking for a Senior Tax Manager. This full-time position requires at least 7 years of tax experience and a CPA. Responsibilities include managing client engagements, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and leveraging analytical skills to solve complex tax issues. The firm emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes work/life balance and professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of tax experience required.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax code/rules and implications.
• Experience preparing returns and researching complex tax issues.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax code/rules and implications.
• Experience preparing returns and researching complex tax issues.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a supervisor to ensure client work is done properly.
• Manage engagement and client expectations.
• Research and review work papers for tax differences.
• Understand and follow all firm policies and professional standards.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assess problem/issue materiality and interpret implications for the client; understand the client’s tolerance for risk.
• Lead client meetings.
• Build knowledge of the firm’s services and effectively present ideas to clients that result in additional services.
• Research and review work papers for book-to-tax differences.
• Apply relevant tax law to particular clients and circumstances.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and apply tax planning concepts.
• Maintain a strong understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings, and case law.
• Recognize industry trends and identify opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden.
• Review research findings, tax returns, and client tax work papers; ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards, determining implications and the best course of action for the client.
• Understand and follow all firm policies, AICPA ethics rules, Circular 230, 6694, and other professional standards.
• Seek business development opportunities through new or existing contacts.
• Understand our business, how we generate profit, and act quickly to capitalize on opportunities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Client management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree

CPA certification

Job description

Job Title

Senior Tax Manager – Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a supervisor to ensure client work is performed within time, scope, and budget.
• See the big picture for the client’s business, objectives, and industry; think creatively to solve business problems and manage team conflict.
• Manage engagement and client expectations, ensure satisfaction, and communicate upward.
• Build and maintain client relationships through direct contact at appropriate levels, consistently providing timely responses to client and internal requests.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assess problem/issue materiality and interpret implications for the client; understand the client’s tolerance for risk.
• Lead client meetings.
• Build knowledge of the firm’s services and effectively present ideas to clients that result in additional services.
• Research and review work papers for book-to-tax differences.
• Apply relevant tax law to particular clients and circumstances.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and apply tax planning concepts.
• Maintain a strong understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings, and case law.
• Recognize industry trends and identify opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden.
• Review research findings, tax returns, and client tax work papers; ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards, determining implications and the best course of action for the client.
• Understand and follow all firm policies, AICPA ethics rules, Circular 230, 6694, and other professional standards.
• Seek business development opportunities through new or existing contacts.
• Understand our business, how we generate profit, and act quickly to capitalize on opportunities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years of tax experience required.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax code/rules and implications.
• Experience preparing returns and researching complex tax issues.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

How You’ll Grow

In addition to on‑the‑job training, you will attend industry‑specific training and receive many hours of cutting‑edge technology training each year.

Salary

Competitive.

Benefits

At M&J, we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life.

Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins. You are an integral part of our team, working with like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic, and friendly environment. Your voice matters and we continually listen to improve the company and its employees.

Position Details

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Accounting/Audit and Finance
Industries: Accounting

Additional Notes

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