Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Looking for a fantastic career opportunity and excellent work / life balance with a growing mid-size CPA firm in the metro DC area? Thompson Greenspon is seeking an exceptional, experienced Tax Managerto join the Firm.
As aTax Manageryou will have the opportunity to make an impact by :
- Applying the technical skills to perform an effective review of all types of tax returns. This means performing the necessary level of review to ensure that relevant issues have been identified and resolved, planning opportunities explored, and that returns are complete and ready for Principal review
- Providing tax research and consulting services in response to tax return issues, client requests and identifying opportunities
- Managing engagements including the planning and supervision of the tax return preparation process, coordinating tax consulting projects
- Identifying tax planning & consulting opportunities, including coordination with client's other advisors
- Assuming certain tax and non-tax administrative responsibilities to assist the Principals with the overall management of the Firm
- Conversing directly with clients and their advisors and serving as the primary point of contact
- Proactively communicating with other staff on status of projects and assistance needed
- Mentoring and participating in training as a team leader
- Thinking proactively about practice development to include opportunities to cross sell to existing clients as well as identifying new clients
Qualified candidates will be a CPA (required) with several years of progressive CPA firm experience in addition to some management experience. The candidate will have a / an :
Extensive knowledge of the tax laws for S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships and IndividualsMulti-state and consolidated returns a plus.Active PTIN required, or ability to obtain one before start dateUnderstanding of generally accepted accounting principlesUnderstanding of a broad range of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as : priority for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific issuesKnowledge of business trendsAbility to review and provide feedback on tax work prepared by all staff in a professional mannerAbility to establish a rapport and good communication with clienteleAbility to gather, organize and summarize information efficiently and effectivelyAbility to adhere to given budgets and time deadlinesProficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the InternetAbility to manage own time and the time of othersAbility to motivate, develop and direct people as they workCapacity to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of how to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to train, orient and mentor staffWhy Thompson Greenspon?
Thompson Greenspon has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for several years- and were proud of the fact that our success is rooted in our commitment to a positive, healthy work environment.
We offer :
A strong focus on work / life balance, including competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, Fridays off during the summer, free parking, and gym accessA collaborative, close-knit team environment where youll be exposed to diverse client accounts and the full spectrum of public accountingOngoing career development, including training, seminars, continuing education programs, and a mentoring initiative to support your growthOpportunities for advancementThompson Greenspon values organic growth and believes in promoting from withinAccess to cutting-edge technology and resources typically found in larger firms, all within a personal, supportive settingAbout us : Since 1956, Thompson Greenspon has provided audit, tax, accounting, financial reporting, consulting and advisory services to a broad spectrum of clients. We are located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve clients throughout the nation. We are among the 20 largest firms practicing in Virginia with the resources and expertise to meet all professional accounting needs. We are the exclusive Northern Virginia member of CPAmerica International, one of the largest associations of CPA firms in the United States. Visit www.tgccpa.com for more information.