Tax Manager

Hungerford Nichols; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is seeking an experienced tax professional to join their team. You will be responsible for tax planning and the preparation and review of various tax returns. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license, along with at least 8 years of public accounting experience. Strong tax knowledge and client relationship management skills are essential, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related public accounting experience.
• Estate and Trust knowledge is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning.
• Team oversight, training, and development.
• Networking with local businesses.
• Oversee tax engagements.

Skills

Proficient tax knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Time management skills

Project management skills

Client relationship management

Detail-oriented

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Job description

As a key member of our Tax team, the position will assume a strategic role in high level tax oversight, client relationship management, and team development. The primary day-to-day responsibilities may involve; tax planning, individual and business tax return preparation and review, building and maintaining local business professional network, strategic planning, engagement planning and oversight, quality control review, mentoring and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of Individual, Partnership, Trust, Corporation and S Corporation tax returns
• Assist with tax planning
• Team oversight, training, and development
• Networking with local businesses and community members
• Oversees tax engagements
• Review work papers and financial statements for compilation and review engagements
• Accounting solution services for small privately held business clients
• Participates and contributes to firm wide strategic planning and goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license
• Minimum of 8 years of related public accounting experience

Qualifications

• Proficient tax knowledge
• GAAP knowledge
• Estate and Trust knowledge is helpful but not required
• Must enjoy "taking care" of their clients
• Proven time and project management skills, able to effectively manage client relationships and workload
• Professional and personable
• Practices a high level of inclusion and collaboration skills
• Pays close attention to detail
• Able to adapt to multiple businesses/industries
• Prefers a fast-paced, hands-on work environment, able to handle stress and deadlines
• Embraces technology and uses it to improve processes