Job Description:

Summary/objective

Tax managers are responsible for the review and management of their assigned client work.  They are also responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating workflow amongst the team. Managers will assist associates, and senior associates with technical and software issues.  Managers will communicate with clients regularly and build client relationships. Managers will be proficient in tax research and be able to properly document and cite findings.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

•  Assumes full responsibility for supervising projects and special assignments using established Firm policies and procedures.


•  Develops relationships with clients and provides high quality client service. Adding value to clients’ businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Begins to learn cross-selling opportunities and refer those opportunities to more qualified professionals.


•  Coordinates various phases of tax return preparation, budgets time, monitors actual performance against budget, prepares complex tax returns and reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness on less complex projects.


•  Identify tax issues and planning opportunities as they arise and communicate to Senior Manager or Partner.


•  Ensures that working papers, tax returns, and other client deliverables are accurate and prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.


•  Communicates project’s progress, problems, resolutions, tax activity and other business concerns to Senior Managers, or Partners.


•  Accepts responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.


•  Learns through Performance Advisor or direct Supervisor proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload.

 

 

Supervisory responsibilities

•  Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff.


•  Assigns work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.


•  Supports training of staff members, offers guidance and direction, gives constructive criticism of work papers.


•  Understands the Firm’s business on a day-to-day basis: billings and collections, proper utilization of staff, Firm policies and procedures, etc.


• Participates in Full Potential Development Program and serves as new hire buddy

Work environment

Work to be performed in HORNE office setting or remotely

 

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

 

Travel required

10 – 25% travel to client various sites

Required education and experience

•  Four (4) to five (5) years’ tax experience in public accounting or consulting, demonstrating a progression in complexity and number of projects managed.


•  Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, or degree appropriate to focus area is required


•  Current and valid CPA license is required, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and respective state societies

Preferred education and experience

• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software, or software appropriate to focus area. Experience with CCH ProSystemfx or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred


• Experience with multi-state corporations and ASC 740 is recommended

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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