Tax Manager (Houston)

Swell Recruit LLC; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Cell phone and data plans covered

Training and CPE training

Job summary

A Texas-based accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager to provide tax planning and compliance services across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA preferred, and at least 5 years of experience in public accounting with a strong focus on income tax preparation. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and flexibility to work from home during peak tax seasons.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience focused on income tax preparation.
• Understanding of tax law and strong review skills of various tax returns.
• Experience with Real Estate Tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax planning, compliance, and advisory services.
• Lead staff development and manage client relationships.
• Deliver high-quality work and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Tax research skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an organized and proficient Tax Manager to join our team in The Woodlands, TX, spanning across our 14 locations. The ideal candidate is adept at producing high-quality work while fostering robust relationships with our existing clients. Essential attributes include the ability to manage multiple priorities, make informed decisions, take initiative, and maintain focus on achieving results and performance goals. Staff development skills, the ability to lead by example, and solid time management capabilities are equally crucial.

Our mission is to be a family-focused firm that consistently exceeds expectations for our clients, team members, and community. Guided by our core values of family, trust, growth, service, and communication, we\'ve woven a culture where these principles shape every facet of our operations. Our culture is designed to empower employees, providing purpose and meaning in their work.

As a distinguished member of the Top 100 Accounting Firms in the U.S. and Forbes Americas Best Tax and Accounting Firms list, we proudly hold accolades as a Top Workplace, Culture Excellence, and Financial Services Industry award winner.

Responsibilities

Provide tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for individuals, partnerships/LLCs, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations. Demonstrate strong leadership in staff development, client relationship management, and timely delivery of high-quality work. Manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and drive results to meet performance goals. Collaborate with teams across multiple locations to support tax compliance and client service excellence. Commit to flexible work arrangements during peak tax season as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor\'s in Accounting.
• Master\'s in Taxation (preferred).
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on income tax preparation for individuals, partnerships/LLCs, S Corporations, C Corporations, trusts, estates, and non-profit organizations.
• Experience with Real Estate Tax preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax law.
• Strong review skills of 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, 1041 returns.
• Strong tax research experience and skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationship management.
• Willingness to work > 40 hours per week during tax season.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k (with company match).
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Paid parental leave for moms and dads (birthing and adoption).
• DEI - A culture of belonging.
• Team building - parties, contests, wellness, service projects.
• Training CPE, mentoring, clear path to promotion.
• Cell phones - Phone and data plans 100% covered, add your spouse for $40/month.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match.
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Paid parental leave for moms and dads (birthing and adoption).
• DEI culture of belonging.
• Team-building activities and wellness/service projects.
• Training, CPE, mentoring, and clear path to promotion.
• Cell phone and data plans covered.