Smith & Howard

Tax, accounting, and advisory services firm

Tax Manager

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChattanooga, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant degree program is required.
A CPA license is required.
Seven to twelve years of public accounting experience is preferred.
A minimum of two years of previous supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced team environment is required.

Responsibilities

Assist staff with routine questions and audits from federal or state agencies.
Serve as the primary client contact for assigned clients.
Provide clients with timely, high-quality service by instilling a service commitment in associates and seniors, while providing adequate direct supervision throughout all stages of engagements.
Advise clients about potential tax implications of business decisions and recommend alternate courses of action, as appropriate.
Manage the planning, administration, and conclusion of client engagements.
Perform primary and secondary reviews of tax returns and written tax advice, as appropriate.
Supervise the preparation of tax workpapers.
Participate in billing discussions and lead client billing activities, as appropriate.
Review tax law developments and determine which developments apply to clients.
Recognize potential tax technical issues and work with partners, client service team members, and appropriate experts to resolve them in a timely manner.
Identify potential high-risk engagement issues and bring them to the partner's attention.
Directly supervise junior staff.
Conduct in-house training.
Assist with developing department policies and procedures, as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

Seven to twelve years of public accounting experience.

Tax Manager (Chattanooga Office)
Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? Are you looking for a rewarding career without limits? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith and Howard.

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We offer a national reach, while maintaining a local firm flavor.

We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith and Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the region’s top accounting Firms.

If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.

Summary
In our Tax Manager role, you will communicate with our clients to get an understanding of their businesses and how we can help them be successful. This will include performing various aspects of tax compliance, projections, tax notice response, assistance with special projects, and communicating with clients while building relationships. The Tax Manager position also includes supervising and developing the junior members of the tax team and supporting the partners.

Essential Functions
+ Assist staff in handling routine questions and audits from federal or state agencies.
+ Act as primary client contact on assigned clients.
+ Provide clients with timely top-quality service by instilling a service commitment in associates and seniors while providing adequate direct supervision at all stages of the engagement.
+ Assist client by advising them of potential tax implications of business decisions and recommending alternate courses of action, as appropriate.
+ Successfully manage the planning, administration, and conclusion of client engagements.
+ Perform primary and secondary review of tax returns and written tax advice, as appropriate.
+ Supervise preparation of tax workpapers.
+ Participate in billing discussions and lead billing activities for clients as appropriate.
+ Review tax law developments and determines which developments apply to clients.
+ Recognize potential tax technical issues. Work with partners and other client service team members and appropriate experts to manage timely resolution.
+ Identify and bring to the partner’s attention potential high-risk engagement issues.
+ Directly supervise junior staff.
+ Conduct in-house training.
+ Assist with the develop of department policies and procedures, as necessary.

Position Requirements
+Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program
+ CPA license required
+ Seven to twelve years of public accounting experience, preferred
+ Minimum two years previous supervisory experience
+ Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
+ Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment

About the Company

Smith & Howard

Tax, accounting, and advisory services firm

Smith & Howard provides tax, accounting, advisory, and audit services for individuals and growing businesses with national reach anchored by an Atlanta headquarters. It helps clients with tax planning and compliance, financial reporting, audits, and strategic guidance through specialists focused on US and global business needs. The firm differentiates itself through personal, responsive service and a culture of client care supported by a team of high-caliber professionals. Its goal is to create value for clients, employees, and the community by growing careers and helping owners navigate tax and business challenges with expert guidance.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1971

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