Tax Manager (Senior Manager consideration available)

Howell Straczek LLC is a Certified Public Accounting firm specializing in tax, attestation, and accounting services. With a commitment to excellence, the firm provides personalized solutions tailored to meet its clients' needs. Located in Beaverton, Oregon, Howell Straczek LLC delivers reliable and professional services to a diverse clientele. The firm's collaborative approach emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction. Considering leadership's vast public accounting experience, we are a unique local firm that has expertise in servicing large and complex clients as well as ones that would be traditionally served by a local firm.The ideal candidate will aspire to be a key member of our team and will help with day to day management of the tax and accounting projects as well as to develop the ability to be able to help manage the practice. Public accounting experience required including previous tax compliance experience and the desire to research tax and accounting issues and manage projects. The tax manager will help prepare some complex projects and help review a variety of tax returns, including individual, partnerships, S corporation, C corporation and trust/estate tax returns. The tax manager will be required to research legislation and exercise professional judgment to identify and resolve complex issues within the tax returns.Responsibilities Review income tax returns for S corporations, partnerships, C corporations, individuals and trustsPrepare some complex tax returns and tax/accounting projectsPerform tax research and prepare written memorandaCommunicate with partners and clients relating to questions or information requests needed to complete assigned projectsHandle challenging technical projectsIdentify client service and engagement efficiency opportunitiesPerform IRS, state and local problem resolutions for tax notices using tax practitioner helpline and online resourcesHelp training less experienced associatesQualifications At least 4 years of public accounting firm experienceBachelor\'s degree in AccountingCPA licensureSolid understanding of basic and moderate tax and accounting issuesSolid experience in review of S corporation, C corporation, partnership and individual income tax returns. Other areas like trust/estate or ASC 740 provision for income taxes may be developed through work experience hereStrong analytical aptitudeStrong interpersonal and communication skillsClear verbal and written communication is requiredAbility to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a public accounting, deadline driven environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AdobeDesirable experience in CCH ProSystems Tax, CCH Engagement but not requiredBenefits Medical and dental insurance401(k) plan with competitive employer matchGenerous paid time offContinuous professional education paid by the firmGreat technical experience from very experienced partnersThis position can lead to the firm's ownership/partnership opportunity#J-18808-Ljbffr