What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at HW&Co.?
Job Description –
HW&Co. is currently seeking a Manager for our Tax department in our Columbus, OH office. Managers are responsible for overseeing the daily operations within their area of specialization, and report to Senior Managers and Principals. They oversee and produce income tax returns for companies and individuals within the Tax department.
Job Responsibilities –
Support the Firm’s mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
- accountability, collaboration, excellence, and innovation
Become familiar with the Firm’s policies and procedures
Understand and abide by the rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the AICPA
Understand the preparation of corporate, fiduciary, individual, partnership, and other tax returns prepared by the Firm
Perform the following tax procedures:
- Review quarterly / yearly tax projections and tax returns
- Review corporate, individual, and partnership returns
- Prepare complex tax returns
- Maintain the compliance with federal and local tax laws and regulations
- Improve tax procedures and systems and initiate corrective actions
- Facilitate and manage IRS income tax audits (creating schedules, preparing responses)
- Conduct tax research projects
- Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications –
- 5-10 years of public accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA license
- Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
- Experience with multiple types of tax returns, including consolidated C-corporations, S-corporations, individual and multi-state, and partnership returns
- Expert in accounting software (CaseWare and/or SureLink is preferred) and Microsoft Office
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and time management
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- The ability to interact with clients and employees of all levels of the Firm