Tax Manager

Kemper CPA Group; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan and profit sharing

CPA exam support

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group is seeking a Tax Manager for our Olney, Illinois office. The role requires leadership of tax engagements, coordinating staff, and delivering quality client service in a regional accounting environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 5 years of tax management experience, strong technical knowledge, and the interpersonal skills to coach staff and manage client relationships. Some overtime during peak seasons is expected.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and 5 years of tax experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to coordinate staff and client expectations; plan assignments and develop staff.
• Budget planning and management for engagements; ensure timely delivery and profitability.
• Strong communication skills with clients and staff, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook; maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review federal, state, local and special tax returns.
• Review financial statements, reports, and records; analyze trends.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops and networks; stay updated on tax legislation.
• Promote efficient engagement execution while cultivating client relationships.
• Develop staff and coach team members; manage assigned book of business.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tax supervision

Client communication

Staff coaching

Budget management

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

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 ourOlney, Illinoisoffice. 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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