Tax Manager

Kemper CPA Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam support

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Merced, California, is seeking a Tax Manager with strong leadership of tax engagements and client service. The role requires at least 5 years of supervisory tax experience in public accounting and the ability to coach staff and manage deadlines.

You will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, supervise staff, and contribute to firm growth while maintaining professional standards. Some overtime may be expected during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with a minimum of 5 years of tax supervisory experience in public accounting.
• Ability to coordinate staff and manage client expectations, including planning, issue resolution, and outcome measurement.
• Experience producing budgets for engagements and overseeing projects and staff.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review federal, state, local, and special tax returns by collecting, analyzing, and formatting financial information; ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain professional standards and knowledge through ongoing education and industry trends.
• Contribute to firm success by promoting efficient engagement execution and cultivating client relationships.
• Promote the firm through involvement in professional, civic, or charitable organizations.
• Manage assigned book of business within budgeted revenue and realization expectations.
• Develop and coach staff; support staff development and performance management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tax management

Client communication

Staff coaching

Budgeting

Time management

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tax software

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California.We are currently seeking qualified candidates for aTax Manager position in ourMerced, Californiaoffice. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

Qualified candidates mustpossessa minimum of 5 years’ experience as a tax manager or equivalent supervisory capacity within a regional or national public accounting environment. Appropriate candidates must alsopossessexpertisein current professional tax practices and the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and manage and coach staff throughout all phases of tax engagements.
JobResponsibilities

• Prepare and/or review federal, state,localand special tax returns by collecting, analyzing, and formatting financial information.Comply withfederal, state, & local requirements;advisemanagement on needed actions; communicate with partners, staff, clients, attorneys, bankers, tax authorities, or any agent associated with the process to ensuretimelyandaccuratetax reporting.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain professional standards and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, personal networks, professional societies, and/or boards.Remain current on general economic and political trends ofpossible taxor other legislationimpactingthe business climate.
• Contribute to the overall success of the firm and staff by promoting efficient execution throughout all phases ofengagementswhile cultivating positive client relationships.
• Promote the firm by taking an active role in professional, civic, or charitable organizations.
• Manage assignedbook ofbusiness within budgeted revenue and realization expectations.
• Develop and coach staff.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess a CPA designation with a minimum of 5 years of tax experience in a supervisory capacity within a regional or national public accounting environment.
• Demonstrateabilityto coordinate staff and client expectations by planning assignments, resolving issues, communicating expected outcomes, measuring actual outcomes, and developing responsible and knowledgeable staff.
• Produce andcomprehendbudget expectations for engagements and manageprojectand staff accordingly.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to clients and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm.We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience.Additionalcompensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives.We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional developmentassistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. The successful candidate mustbe authorized towork on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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