Overview
This role involves leading and managing tax compliance engagements and serving as a primary tax point of contact for clients. The position includes detailed review of tax work papers and provision calculations, proactive client communication, and leading/training staff and senior accountants.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage tax compliance engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards, within budget and deadline expectations
- Plan and schedule tax engagements with clients and firm resources
- Serve as the main tax point of contact within the firm for clients
- Ensure clients receive proactive communication and timely service
- Perform detailed reviews of tax work papers and provision calculations completed by other associates
- Review tax returns, tax research, tax communications, and other requested deliverables
- Communicate proactively with clients and engagement partners regarding project status, client service opportunities, and other significant matters in a timely manner
- Provide training, direction, and supervision to staff and senior accountants
- Participate in and provide leadership for firm initiatives and projects
- Maintain technical expertise in various tax areas related to industry specialization
Requirements
- 5+ years of job-related experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- CPA designation required
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, tax preparation software (Axcess), tax research software (RIA), and Go File Room is strongly desired
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across tax areas related to industry specialization
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay range: $107,000-$144,000
- Offers typically not made at the maximum; future salary increases are possible
- Actual salary depends on business-related factors including location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on factors including individual and firm performance
- Benefits highlights include:
- 8 health plan options (HMO & PPO)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential firm contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) savings plan & profit share, including firm matching contribution
- Well-being incentive
- Education & certification assistance
- Flexible time off
- Family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards
- Voluntary benefit options: critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D
- Eligibility for benefits programs depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location
Location
Remote