Tax Manager

Primary Purpose of the Position

Responsible for assisting Vice President – Taxes in all aspects of tax reporting, including preparing various reports and schedules and performing basic research, and also assisting other  staff members when needed.

Major duties of the position

1. Achieve and maintain a working knowledge of the business operations of assigned entities.





2. Prepare and/or review the companies’ federal and state income tax returns and calculate related estimated tax payments.





3. Conduct miscellaneous basic tax research.




4. Prepare and maintain “permanent schedules”, including tax bases analysis, cumulative book/tax differences, earnings and profits, etc.





5. Assist in the accumulation of requested information and review of proposed audit adjustments by IRS and state and local taxing authorities.





6. Maintain tax records and ensure proper tax accounting.





7. Assist in all tax compliance activities.





8. Assist in advising companies on miscellaneous tax matters.

Knowledge and Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.  Minimum of 7-8 years work experience in a public accounting firm suggested.  Experience in both private industry and public accounting preferred.   





• Previous experience must include tax reporting and tax consulting on individual,  S-Corporation, C-Corporation, and partnership tax matters.  CPA preferred.





• Ability to work independently and as part of the tax team.





• Ability to follow directions and yet offer alternative solutions to superiors.  




• Good oral and written communication skills.