Supervisor (Tax)

Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP•Glendale, CA

9d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Supervisor (Tax) conducts client engagements and assists with projects as required by Managers, Directors, and Partners. The role addresses client needs and concerns, promotes teamwork, prepares accurate and timely correspondence, and prepares workpapers with definitive conclusions. It assumes substantial responsibility for compiled, reviewed, or audit and tax engagements, and provides meaningful client recommendations where applicable. The Supervisor stays current on accounting and tax law matters and provides professional, high-quality service. The position supervises associates and senior associates by delegating assignments, monitoring progress, reviewing work, providing feedback and direction, motivating the team, and delivering on-the-job training and onboarding. It also addresses productivity or skill issues and alerts the manager to conduct or performance concerns. Administrative responsibilities include working independently with minimal supervision, following firm policies and safety rules, entering time daily, and assigning hours to clients for accurate billing. The role may also take on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
CPA certification.
At least 4 years of experience in public accounting.
High-level understanding of accounting theory and practices, 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.
High-level PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
High proficiency with various accounting systems.
Collaborative, enthusiastic approach to working with internal and external clients.
Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision and flexibility to accept tasks and projects.
Professional, respectful conduct and a high degree of 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 required by Managers, Directors, and Partners.
Meet client needs and address all client concerns in a timely manner.
Prepare accurate and timely correspondence, clear written documentation, and workpapers with definitive conclusions.
Assume substantial responsibility for compiled, reviewed, or audit and tax engagements.
Identify problems, communicate solutions, and provide meaningful client recommendations where applicable.
Stay current on accounting and tax law matters.
Provide a high level of professional service and quality, and use firm resources to provide full service to clients.
Participate in networking functions.
Delegate assignments, monitor work progress, and review work of associates and senior associates.
Provide feedback, direction, on-the-job training, and onboarding for team members.
Motivate the team to maintain productivity and quality standards; address productivity or skill issues.
Alert the manager to conduct or performance issues and support staff morale and productivity.
Work independently with minimal supervision and follow firm policies and procedures.
Enter time daily and assign hours to clients to support accurate billing.
Follow safety rules under the Firm's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Accept special projects as assigned.