Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview:
A successful and growing mid-sized accounting firm in North Jersey is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its high-net-worth individual and small-to-medium-sized business accounting practice.
The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing tax engagements, reviewing, and preparing tax returns, developing client relationships, supervising staff, and providing accounting and tax advisory support to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and small-to-medium-sized businesses.
- Manage all aspects of client relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact.
- Prepare and review financial statements.
- Provide tax planning and accounting support to clients.
- Supervise and mentor accounting and tax staff.
- Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members.
- Travel to and work periodically at client locations.
- Support audits and other accounting engagements as needed.
- Assist with business development and new client relationships.
- Knowledge of gift, estate, and tax-exempt entity taxation is a plus.
Requirements
- Active CPA license required.
- Experience in a small-to-mid-sized accounting firm environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree in accounting or taxation is strongly preferred.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel to client locations.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, accounting/tax software, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with UltraTax is a plus.
- Auditing experience is a plus.
- Strong client-management and staff-supervision skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- $5,000–$10,000 signing bonus
- Additional compensation opportunities for new client origination
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off