Tax Manager

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Long- and short-term disability leave

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Paid CPA Exam study time

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Robinson, Illinois seeks an experienced Tax Manager to supervise tax engagements for regional clients. The role focuses on coordinating staff, reviewing returns, and delivering timely, accurate results while maintaining client relationships.

The candidate will lead tax projects, coach staff, and ensure compliance with current tax laws. A CPA with 5+ years in supervisory tax roles and strong communication skills is required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with a minimum of 5 years of tax experience in a supervisory capacity within a regional or national public accounting environment.
• Ability to coordinate staff and client expectations by planning assignments, resolving issues, and developing staff.
• Experience budgeting and managing engagements and staff within budgeted revenue and realization targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review federal, state, local and special tax returns and advise management.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports, and records.
• Maintain professional standards and stay current on tax legislation.
• Contribute to firm success by promoting efficient engagement execution and client relationships.
• Promote the firm by active involvement in professional, civic, or charitable organizations.
• Manage assigned book of business within budgeted revenue and realization targets.
• Develop and coach staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Client communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

CPA license

5+ years tax experience in supervisory role

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 ourRobinson, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 ability required. The successful candidate must be 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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