Tax Supervisor

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Valley CPA firm in Mesa, AZ, seeks a Tax Supervisor to lead and review tax work for diverse entities including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, individuals, and tax-exempt organizations.

The role reports to Tax Management and requires 5+ years of tax experience with supervisory exposure, CPA certification, and strong communication skills. ProSystem fx Tax experience and knowledge of fixed asset software and online research tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field required.
• CPA certification required or active status.
• Five or more years of tax experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with ProSystem fx Tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the work of Associates and Senior Associates.
• Reviews basic to moderately complex tax returns.
• Prepares complex tax returns.
• Handles multi-state tax returns, UNICAP and deferred tax calculations.
• Prepares/reviews accrual to cash conversions and understands consolidated tax return mechanics.
• Initiates quarterly and year-end tax planning discussions.
• Identifies open items and communicates with clients to obtain information.
• Uses tax research tools to support positions taken on returns.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Tax research tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business/related

CPA

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ProSystem fx Tax

Online tax research tools

Fixed asset software

Job description

East Valley CPA firm is seeking a motivated professional to join our Tax team as a Tax Supervisor. This position takes direction from Tax Management. Responsibilities include reviewing less complex and preparing more complex federal and state tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, Individuals, and tax-exempt organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Directs and supervises the work of Associates and Senior Associates
2. Reviews basic and moderately complex tax returns
3. Prepares complex tax returns
4. Recognizes unusual M-1 items
5. Prepares/reviews multi-state tax returns
6. Prepares/reviews UNICAP and deferred tax calculations
7. Prepares/reviews accrual to cash conversions
8. Understands consolidated tax return mechanics
9. Initiates quarterly and year-end tax planning discussions
10. Ability to identify and communicate open items and obtain items from the client
11. Ability to navigate and utilize tax research tools
12. Understands the theory behind a position taken on a return

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field required
2. CPA
3. MBA or other relevant advanced degree (Master's in Accountancy/Tax) preferred
4. Five (5) or more years of tax experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience
5. Strong written and verbal communications skills
6. Experience with ProSystem fx Tax preferred
7. Ability to work in fixed asset software programs
8. Experience with online tax research tools