Who Are We
Established in 1948, RAMS CPAs is a full-service public accounting firm providing audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services to a diverse client base throughout California and beyond. While we're proud of our longstanding reputation for technical excellence and client service, what truly sets us apart is our people.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where employees at all experience levels are valued and encouraged to grow. At RAMS, we believe exceptional client service starts with investing in our people. Through team celebrations, professional development opportunities, and a genuine commitment to employee success, we strive to create a workplace where individuals can build rewarding, long-term careers.
Position Summary
The Tax Supervisor oversees tax engagements, reviews tax returns and workpapers, and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality client service. This role provides technical tax guidance, supervises and develops staff, serves as a key liaison between clients and firm leadership, and helps identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with firm and tax standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required
- Licensure: Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) license required.
- Experience: 4+ years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility in tax preparation, technical review, and client service.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, with experience preparing and reviewing tax returns across a variety of entity types and industries
- Technology: Strong proficiency with tax software, Microsoft Office, and practice management systems.
- Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Review
- Supervise tax consulting and planning projects, perform complex tax research, evaluate technical tax positions, and provide guidance to clients and staff.
- Review tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation for individuals, partnerships, corporations, S corporations, exempt organizations, trusts, and estates to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable tax laws.
- Monitor tax law changes and communicate impacts and recommendations to clients, staff, and firm leadership.
Client Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
- Respond to client inquiries, including tax notices, planning opportunities, and compliance matters.
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate tax interns, staff, and seniors, providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Delegate assignments, monitor workflow, and foster a collaborative team environment while ensuring project deadlines are met.
Project & Workflow Management
- Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, coordinating workloads, monitoring budgets and realization goals, and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and provide additional value to existing clients.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' professional growth and personal well-being, including:
- Competitive base salary with lucrative performance and business development bonuses
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- CPA/EA/MST development support and comprehensive continuing education (CPE)
- Clear, accelerated pathways to Partner-track opportunities within a historic, premier firm