Smith Schafer CPAs · 5 months ago
Tax Manager - CPA
Smith Schafer CPAs is one of Minnesota’s most successful CPA firms, seeking a Tax Manager to lead and manage multiple tax engagements. This role involves preparing complex tax returns, managing staff deliverables, and building client relationships while supporting the firm's Tax Department's goals and initiatives.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Assists with business development efforts by meeting with prospective clients, preparing quotes and proposals, and evaluating client needs
Develops, builds, and manages prospective and existing client relationships
Be involved in professional and community activities and participate in firm-wide marketing initiatives and efforts
Communicates effectively with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding a variety of tax matters
Provides and supports employee training for new hires and existing staff, which includes reviewing and evaluating their work and providing leadership and training for senior and staff accountants and seasonal interns
Reviews individual and business tax returns and assists with tax planning
Needs to review and understand the various financial documents and statements from clients
Prepares client billings in a timely manner and follows-up with clients regarding unpaid invoices
Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Prepares internal memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, private letter rulings and other documents for submission to the IRS or Treasury Department
Works effectively in a team environment with principals, managers, and staff
Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements
Professionally represents the Firm at business and community functions
Supports firm staff development and career objectives by helping to develop industry niches in Firm services
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
5 years of tax and accounting experience in a CPA firm
Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills
Proficient in Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail
Preferred
BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or related field
5 plus years of tax and accounting experience in a CPA firm
Experience with ProSystems Tax Preparation software and QuickBooks a plus
CPA exam passed and license is active or actively working toward passing CPA exam
Customer service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable, and reliable
Benefits
401(k) & 401(k) matching
Health Insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Wellness Program
Flexible schedule
Continuing education credits
Paid training
Opportunity for Performance Bonus
Company
Smith Schafer CPAs
We are a certified public accounting and consulting firm with three Minnesota locations - Minneapolis, Rochester, and Red Wing.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase