Senior Tax Supervisor: Client Advisory & Compliance

Protouch Staffing; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and education support

Career growth and partner exposure

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced tax professional to prepare individual and business returns and supervise engagements. You will work with a range of forms, perform write-ups, and communicate with clients to gather information and plan ahead for tax liabilities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and collaboration with partners. A CPA credential or candidacy is preferred, with on-site work as part of a close-knit firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of tax preparation experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of recent public accounting experience.
• CPA license or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of individual and business tax return preparation.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and supervising preparation activities.
• Understanding of state taxation, tax planning, and estimated tax calculations.
• Experience with client accounting services and business accounting write-ups.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to commute to the office and work full-time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, and 990.
• Complete annual business accounting write-ups, personal property tax returns, and local tax returns.
• Use tax preparation and accounting software to manage tax engagements and client accounting projects.
• Collect required tax documents and communicate with clients regarding missing information.
• Apply knowledge of state taxation requirements and calculate quarterly and annual estimated tax liabilities.
• Participate in proactive tax planning to address clients' business and financial needs.
• Supervise tax return preparation and conduct initial reviews for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify basic, complex, and advanced tax issues and communicate potential concerns to managers or partners.
• Follow established procedures for business tax returns and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support client accounting service projects as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, managers, and partners regarding project status and tax matters.
• Manage deadlines, prioritize engagements, and maintain effective time management.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted tax advisor.
• Develop specialized tax knowledge relevant to the firm's clients and industries.

Skills

Tax planning

Public accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or active CPA candidacy preferred

Tools

UltraTax

GoFileRoom

Practice

CheckPoint

CoCounsel

TaxCaddy

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Protouch Staffing in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced tax professional to prepare individual and business returns and supervise engagements. You will work with a range of forms, perform write-ups, and communicate with clients to gather information and plan ahead for tax liabilities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and collaboration with partners. A CPA credential or candidacy is preferred, with on-site work as part of a close-knit firm environment.