Tax Manager — Client-Focused Leader & Compliance

VBA CPAs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

VBA CPAs, a local Michigan accounting firm, seeks an experienced tax professional focused on Individual Tax Returns with planning and research duties. You will manage client engagements and supervise busy-season interns while ensuring high-quality tax compliance for individuals and related entities.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, meeting production goals, and maintaining strong client relationships within a small, family-friendly firm setting in Grand Rapids.

Qualifications

• CPA license current and in good standing.
• 8+ years of recent public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local tax regulations.
• Knowledge of CCH products including Axcess Tax, Axcess Practice, and Prosystem fx Engagement.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, organize and review client tax documentation
• Prepare Individual income tax returns
• Maintain compliance with tax regulations
• Reviews federal and state income tax returns for individuals
• Handles federal, state and local tax audits and letters.
• Prepares research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to the IRS or other taxing authorities.
• Trains and supervises staff, reviews and evaluates their work.
• Manages multiple clients, budgets and production goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Client communication

Delegation

Deadline management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

CPA license

Tools

Axcess Tax

Axcess Practice

Prosystem fx Engagement

QuickBooks

Job description

VBA CPAs, a local Michigan accounting firm, seeks an experienced tax professional focused on Individual Tax Returns with planning and research duties. You will manage client engagements and supervise busy-season interns while ensuring high-quality tax compliance for individuals and related entities.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, meeting production goals, and maintaining strong client relationships within a small, family-friendly firm setting in Grand Rapids.