Tax Manager

Location: Westport, MA, 02790

Country: United States

Salary: $130000-$160000

Start Date:

Description:

Company Description

Our client is a team of Certified Public Accountants serving individuals and businesses in Westport, MA, and the surrounding areas. They provide a range of financial services, including tax preparation, accounting, payroll, financial statement reviews, and financial and tax planning. Their goal is to provide quality and personalized financial guidance to their clients.


Role Description

Our client is seeking a full-time Tax Manager for their Westport, MA office. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week working from home. The Tax Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as:

  • Preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
  • Researching tax questions and staying current on regulatory changes
  • Communicating with clients regarding their accounting and tax needs
  • Developing, building, and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Responding to inquiries from the IRS, state, and other tax authorities
  • Assisting in developing, mentoring, and motivating professional staff and assessing performance for engagement and year-end reviews
  • Supporting the growth of the firm


Requirements

  • 5+ years of tax return experience in public accounting
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
  • Previous experience working directly with clients and preparing/reviewing tax returns
  • Positive attitude with the ability to work as a team member
  • Experience with QuickBooks and Drake Tax preferred
  • Payroll experience preferred


Benefits

  • Hybrid work (2 days from home)
  • Telephone reimbursement
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Company-matched SIMPLE IRA
  • Three weeks paid vacation
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Only 55-hour weeks during tax season (2/1 - 4/15), but enjoy 4-day (32-hour) work weeks in the summer to balance the workload
  • Fun team social gatherings throughout the year