Tax Manager

Honkamp, P.C.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible schedules and summer Fridays

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in the Midwest seeks a Tax Manager to lead a team of tax professionals. In this role, you will manage client relationships, oversee tax compliance, and ensure high-quality service. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA certification, and over 7 years of public accounting experience, demonstrating expertise in various tax types. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a great opportunity for experienced tax professionals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public accounting experience in tax preparation and review.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one tax type (business or individual).
• Strong ability to interpret tax documentation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower staff through training and workload management.
• Review all levels of tax returns and contribute to preparation as needed.
• Manage client relationships and oversee tax return reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or other applicable certification(s)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions.

Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients' needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you'll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.

A Typical Day in the Life

As a tax manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of tax professionals, providing oversight on tax compliance and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower staff through training, onboarding, and workload management
• Review all levels of tax returns and contribute to preparation as needed
• Manage client relationships and act as tax lead, overseeing tax return reviews and providing technical expertise in specialized areas
• Develop and deliver training programs, technical content, and authoritative tax guidance
• Stay current on tax law developments, represent the firm in IRS/audit matters, and contribute to thought leadership (e.g., external articles, tax guidance)
• Drive process improvements, peer review initiatives, and adoption of new technologies
• Support business development efforts by identifying value-added services and assisting with sales initiatives including Tax Gap Reviews
• Oversee administrative functions such as deadline tracking, extensions, and tax software configuration

If you have tax experience, strong leadership skills, and are committed to delivering top-quality service to our clients, this position may be for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• CPA or other applicable certification(s) required
• 7+ years of public accounting experience in tax preparation and review
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one tax type (business or individual); working knowledge of others
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel and Word)
• Strong ability to interpret tax documentation and regulations
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible schedules and summer Fridays

EOE