Tax Manager

honkamppc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible schedules

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Honkamp, P.C. in Missouri is seeking a Tax Manager to lead a team of tax professionals, oversee compliance, and maintain strong client relationships. The role emphasizes staff development, technical tax guidance, and collaboration across tax disciplines.

You will stay current on tax developments, lead reviews, and drive process improvements while supporting business development and tax software optimization. This is a fulltime position grounded in a client-focused CPA firm culture.

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; 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Tax leadership

Mentoring staff

Tax compliance

Client relationships

Training programs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tax software

Job description

Who We Are:

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 may include:

• 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:

As a tax manager, you’ll enjoy:

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

EOE