Supervisor (Tax)

Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP•Glendale, CA

About The Position

The Supervisor (Tax) conducts client engagements and assists with projects as requested by Managers, Directors, and Partners. The role addresses client needs and concerns, promotes teamwork, prepares timely and accurate correspondence, and prepares workpapers with definitive conclusions. The position assumes substantial responsibility for compiled, reviewed, or audit and tax engagements; applies critical thinking to solve problems and communicate solutions; and provides client recommendations where applicable. It also supports client relationships by providing professional, high-quality service, addressing concerns promptly, documenting work clearly, using firm resources to provide full-service support, and participating in networking functions. The Supervisor delegates assignments, monitors progress, reviews associates’ and senior associates’ work, provides feedback and direction, and supports team productivity and quality through motivation, on-the-job training, problem-solving, and onboarding. The role also works independently with minimal supervision, follows firm policies and safety procedures, enters time daily, and assigns hours to clients for accurate billing. Special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
CPA certification.
At least 4 years of experience in public accounting.
High-level understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices.
High-level understanding of applicable rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
High-level familiarity with pertinent Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations.
High proficiency preparing corporate, individual, partnership, and other tax returns prepared by the Firm.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Proficiency with various accounting systems.
Collaborative approach to meeting and exceeding expectations for internal and external clients.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to complete assignments independently with minimal supervision and flexibility to take on tasks and projects.
Uphold professional standards of respectful conduct and demonstrate personal integrity.
Ability to use independent judgment in determining procedures and processes.
Ability to work with all levels of management and non-management staff.

Responsibilities

Conduct client engagements and assist with projects as requested by Managers, Directors, and Partners.
Meet client needs and concerns and provide professional, high-quality service.
Assume substantial responsibility for compiled, reviewed, or audit and tax engagements.
Apply critical thinking to solve problems and communicate solutions; provide meaningful client recommendations where applicable.
Stay current on accounting and tax law matters.
Draft clear written documentation and prepare accurate, timely correspondence and workpapers with definitive conclusions.
Use firm resources to provide full-service client support and participate in networking functions.
Delegate assignments and monitor work progress.
Review work completed by associates and senior associates, providing feedback and direction.
Motivate the team to maintain productivity and quality standards; provide on-the-job training and support onboarding.
Resolve productivity or skills issues and alert the manager to conduct or performance concerns.
Work independently with minimal supervision and follow firm policies and procedures.
Enter time daily and assign hours to clients to support accurate tracking and billing.
Follow safety rules under the Firm's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Accept special projects as assigned.