Tax Manager: Client Advisory & Team Leadership

Distinct | North America; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Malta Public Accounting Firm in Malta, NY seeks a Tax Manager to review personal and business tax work, build client relationships and lead its tax team. The role blends technical tax expertise with advisory duties and people leadership.

You’ll review returns, support workpapers, estimated payments and extensions, advise on projections and planning, conduct tax research, and deliver clear recommendations to tax authorities.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA certification or significant progress towards completion.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of individual and business taxation, GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Clear communication skills and confidence managing client relationships.
• Experience with trust, estate and gift returns would be an advantage, as would familiarity with Thomson Reuters Business Suite.

Responsibilities

• You’ll review federal and state income tax returns, supporting workpapers, estimated payments and extensions.
• Alongside compliance, you’ll advise clients on tax projections and planning, lead tax research and prepare clear recommendations and responses to tax authorities.
• You’ll also supervise and mentor colleagues, helping them strengthen their technical skills and deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Tax knowledge: individual & business

Client communication & relationships

Education

CPA certification or progress toward CPA

Accounting degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Thomson Reuters Business Suite

Job description

Malta Public Accounting Firm in Malta, NY seeks a Tax Manager to review personal and business tax work, build client relationships and lead its tax team. The role blends technical tax expertise with advisory duties and people leadership.

You’ll review returns, support workpapers, estimated payments and extensions, advise on projections and planning, conduct tax research, and deliver clear recommendations to tax authorities.