Tax and Accounting Manager

Ascendo Resources; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in Boca Raton seeks a Tax & Accounting Manager with 5+ years of public accounting experience to lead tax and financial reporting for a growing CPA firm.

You will mentor staff, oversee returns (1040, 1120, 1065, 709, 990), payroll taxes, and provide insights to clients, with a base salary up to $125,000 plus discretionary bonus depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting/tax/bookkeeping experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop & Online; Excel & Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform tax, accounting, and financial reporting functions.
• Prepare and review individual, fiduciary, corporate, partnership, gift, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Prepare payroll tax filings and state filings; review sales tax reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Mentor and train junior staff; collaborate with leadership to ensure client service excellence.

Skills

Mentoring style

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Lacerte

Job description

Tax & Accounting Manager to $125,000 + Bonus DOE

Join a Growing CPA Firm Where Your Career Matters.

Are you a dynamic accounting and tax professional ith 5+ years of experience and looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a collaborative, family-oriented environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is encouraged?

Our client is a rapidly growing CPA firm in Boca Raton seeking a Tax & Accounting Manager to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong tax and accounting experience who is looking for leadership opportunities, mentorship, and long-term career advancement.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the team working alongside the owene, you will oversee and perform a wide range of tax, accounting, and financial reporting functions while helping mentor and develop junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, fiduciary, corporate, partnership, gift, and nonprofit tax returns, including:
• Form 1040, Form 1041, Form 1120 / 1120S, Form 1065, Form 709,Form 990
• Prepare and review payroll tax filings, including Forms 940, 941, and applicable state filings
• Review sales tax reporting and compliance
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, payroll journal entries, depreciation and amortization schedules
• Analyze financial statements and provide insights to clients and management
• Support client accounting and bookkeeping engagements
• Mentor, train, and support junior staff members
• Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure exceptional client service and operational excellence

Compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 base salary + discretionary bonus depending on candidate experience and alignment.

What our client is looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting, tax, and bookkeeping experience
• A friendly and warm personality, sense of humor and a collaborative and mentoring style of personality
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with tax preparation software (Lacerte experience is a plus)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team culture
• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement
• Direct mentorship from experienced CPA professionals
• Collaborative, family-oriented work environment
• Exposure to a diverse client base and complex engagements
• Growing firm with long-term leadership opportunities
• Culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning

If you're an experienced accounting professional who is passionate about helping clients succeed and wants to grow with a dynamic CPA firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.