Public Staff Tax Accountant Job at Robert Half

Robert Half Los Gatos, CA 95032

The Tax Manager works closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for reviewing complex individual, trust, partnership, not-for-profit, S corporate, C corporate, and foreign tax returns; developing/training and supervising staff, preparing more complex tax returns; and assisting in client management and practice development activities. Candidate must have ability to work on-site and commute reliably to Los Gatos, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor Senior Associates and Associates on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
  • Detailed review of tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in the review process.
  • Assist the other Tax Manager in performing final reviews on less complex tax returns, work closely together to maintain project status updates and completing jobs in a timely fashion
  • Role has potential for Partner track; motivation and drive to improve upon skills.
  • Prepare tax returns for more complex individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax clients.
  • Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters.
  • Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
  • Consult with clients regarding planning concepts and general questions throughout the year.
  • Conduct tax meetings with clients to go over their information for tax prep work.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • CPA required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in tax return review, corporate compliance, corporate tax and ASC 740
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems fx and QuickBooks
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Five plus years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting.
  • One to Two years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in private accounting.
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed (required during busy season).
Tax Consulting, Tax Compliance Processes, Private Accounting, Microsoft Office Suites, CCH Prosystem, ASC 740, ASC 740, Corporate Compliance, Current CPA License

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