Tax Manager - SLC

Swell Recruit LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Flexibility to work from home

CPE training and mentoring

Cell phone plans fully covered

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work to clients. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of public accounting experience in income tax preparation and demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing client relationships and leading staff development. The position offers medical benefits, unlimited PTO, and flexibility to work from home, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience in income tax preparation.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax law.
• Strong review skills of 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, 1041 returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Foster strong relationships with clients.
• Lead staff development and maintain performance focus.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Master's in Taxation

Job description

Our mission is to foster a family-focused environment that consistently surpasses expectations for our clients, our team, and our community. Guided by our core values of family, trust, growth, service, and communication, we have cultivated a culture that resonates through every facet of our organization. Our culture is designed to help employees find purpose and meaning in their work.

We proudly hold a position among the Top 100 Accounting Firms in the U.S. and is recognized on Forbes Americas Best Tax and Accounting Firms list. As a recipient of the Top Workplace, Culture Excellence, and Financial Services Industry awards, we are dedicated to maintaining an exceptional workplace.

Who You Are

We are seeking an organized Tax Manager to join our team in Salt Lake City, supporting our 10 locations across the Midwest. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality work while fostering strong relationships with our current clients. Key qualifications include the capacity to manage multiple priorities, make informed decisions, and take initiative while maintaining focus on results and performance aims. Strong staff development skills, leadership abilities, and solid time management are also essential.

Required Experience and Skills

• CPA preferred
• Bachelor's in Accounting
• Master's in Taxation (preferred)
• 5+ years of public accounting experience in 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