Tax Supervisor - Hybrid, Growth & Client Impact

Career Legal; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Best Places to Work recognition

Job summary

Career Legal, a leading New England CPA and business advisory firm, seeks a Tax Supervisor to join its Andover, MA team. The role focuses on accounting and tax engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses, with emphasis on reviews/compilations and tax preparation.

You will serve as a primary client contact, coach junior staff, and coordinate engagements while maintaining high service standards. A CPA/EA is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with privately held, family owned, or closely held businesses and owners preferred.
• Blended background in financial statement accounting and tax work preferred.
• Strong experience with financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Hands-on accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, GL activity, and month/year-end close.
• Experience preparing/reviewing partnership, S corp, and individual tax returns (1065, 1120S, 1040).
• Retirement plan audit experience is a plus; broader traditional audit experience not required.
• CPA or EA designation, or active progress toward certification, preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day client contact for assigned engagements and foster strong client relationships.
• Lead and execute accounting and tax engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses and individuals.
• Prepare and review financial statements and related workpapers with emphasis on reviews and compilations.
• Assist clients with accounting needs including journal entries, reconciliations, GL activity, and close processes.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns (1065, 1120S, 1040).
• Assist with tax planning, projections, estimated payments, and ongoing client needs.
• Coordinate engagement schedules and monitor progress against budgets and deadlines.
• Review work by Associates and Senior staff for accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Identify accounting, financial reporting, and tax issues and develop solutions with Managers/Partners.
• Build understanding of client businesses and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Collaborate with Partners/Managers to deliver comprehensive client service.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax return preparation

Financial statement review/compilation

Journal entries/reconciliations/basic_

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or EA designation or in progress

Job description

Career Legal, a leading New England CPA and business advisory firm, seeks a Tax Supervisor to join its Andover, MA team. The role focuses on accounting and tax engagements for privately held and family-owned businesses, with emphasis on reviews/compilations and tax preparation.

You will serve as a primary client contact, coach junior staff, and coordinate engagements while maintaining high service standards. A CPA/EA is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills.