Kforce has a client, a long standing, well respected New York City, NY based CPA firm (approximately 35-40 professionals) is seeking a Tax Manager.
Responsibilities:
Will provide tax compliance, planning and advisory services to individuals, partnerships and corporations
Responsible for managing clients and act as primary contact as well as for reviewing tax returns and preparing more complex tax returns including Forms (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 709)
Responsible for gathering the information necessary for preparing tax returns and reviewing the tax returns assigned before final review by a partner
Proactively recognize needs and issues pertinent to client activity and follow through to implementation
Maintain and strengthen client relationships
Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality tax service and advice
Assume responsibility for supervising, developing and training tax staff
Review and supervise the tax preparation of various income tax returns
Represent clients before federal, state and local tax authorities during examinations of a client's tax return
Respond to tax notices in a clear, concise and effective manner
Perform research including CCH, BNA and RIA
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in accounting and/or MS degree in taxation
CPA preferred
8 plus years of tax experience in a small to medium accounting firm
Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
Excellent advisory, compliance, communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information
Possess thorough knowledge of IRS code and the tax laws and regulations of various state and local governments
Proficient in preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other returns prepared by the firm
Solid working experience with CCH ProSystem fx Tax and CCH Engagement
A proven track record with handling indirect tax issues, regulations, disputes, audits and rulings preferred
Excellent research skills
Prior supervisory experience is preferred
Ability to multitask
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.