Tax Supervising Senior

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax Supervising Senior works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.