We are looking for a Sr. Tax Manager to join a well-established CPA firm. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with firm Partners, serve a diverse client base, mentor team members, and contribute to a collaborative, single-office environment.
Job Title: Sr. Tax Manager
Location: West Columbia, SC
Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire
Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, nonprofit, trust, and gift tax returns
- Research tax issues and provide practical recommendations to clients and firm Partners
- Perform financial analysis and support consulting and advisory engagements
- Review staff and intern work for accuracy and completeness
- Mentor and support the professional development of junior team members
- Coordinate with clients and internal teams to complete engagements accurately and on time
- Manage multiple assignments and meet tax filing deadlines
Requirements
- Education – Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Tax Preparation – 5+ years of professional tax preparation experience, including individual, corporate, partnership, nonprofit, trust, and gift tax returns
- Tax Research & Advisory – Ability to research tax matters and provide practical recommendations to clients and firm Partners
- Accounting Knowledge – Strong understanding of the accounting cycle and its application to tax engagements
- Review & Leadership – Experience reviewing staff work, mentoring junior team members, and supporting the development of staff and interns
- Client & Engagement Management – Ability to build client relationships, collaborate with Partners and staff, manage multiple engagements, and meet deadlines
- Computer Skills – Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks Desktop and Online, and UltraTax; able to learn and work across multiple software systems
- Professional Certification – CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- Soft Skills – Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills