Tax Manager - Hilo

Hawaii Accounting • Honolulu, HI

314d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

HiAccounting is seeking a Tax Manager to join its tax division. The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for managing the client service experience and deliverables including income tax returns and research memos. The Tax Manager should be self-driven, passionate and client service focused - serving as a role model to junior staff. The Tax Manager reports to the Director of Tax Services of HiAccounting.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Experience: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting and/or the private sector, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Licenses: Have obtained a CPA or EA license enabling them the sign off on tax returns and represent clients before the IRS.
• Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of Ultra Tax, Lacerte, Drake, or other professional tax software. Knowledge of QuickBooks, AccPac, Intacct or other accounting/bookkeeping software.

Nice To Haves

• Perform other duties as required.
• Must be able to travel as required; overnight or extended stays as needed.
• Availability to work additional hours or weekends, as projects and tax deadlines demand.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Ready availability in person or electronically to senior executives in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients and employees at all times, with an emphasis on being proactive, responsive, professional, and accurate.
• Actively develops new business.
• Understands client's business and industry and establishes a full understanding of client's service needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with client personnel; ensure client deadlines are being met and manage client expectations regarding deliverables, budgets and timelines.
• Conducts and supervises new client interviews and develops a scope-of-work proposal and engagement letter. Sets engagement budgets.
• Develops relationships with client and takes part in client events.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with client's employees, and co-workers to promote a quality service image.
• Teach tax professionals company policies & procedures for preparing tax workpapers and all types of tax returns.
• Ability to manage a large number of clients and client projects. Prioritizes work and communicates with clients on the status of their projects.
• Deadline driven and completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Review tax source documents needed to properly support all types of tax returns.
• Prepare complex tax returns.
• Supervises the preparation of all types of tax returns.
• Review, sign off on and file tax returns prepared by staff.
• Organize and hold client meetings to review tax returns and provide other tax planning and preparation related services.
• Track and record time accurately. Review time recorded by staff to ensure project remains on budget.
• Review time spent on projects and approve final invoice amount for project.
• Identify tax planning opportunities for clients and promote other company services to clients that would help them in their business.
• Review of client's general excise tax returns and/or other required government reporting if required.
• Have an advanced understanding of business entity structure for tax preparation and planning purposes.
• Commit to continuing education of new and changing tax laws and policies.
• Practice integrity and professional judgment.
• Self-driven and takes initiative.
• Embraces technology and quickly adapts to technological changes.
• Provide information to client's external auditors or advisors, if required.
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
• Protects organization's values by keeping information confidential.
• Actively contribute to the overall positive culture of the company.
• Create, update and monitor various management reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Daily employer provided lunch under the HiGroup Daily Grinds Program.
• Gym/fitness reimbursements.
• Cell phone reimbursement (for EE's that use their phone for work).
• Parking or bus pass subsidy.
• Regular in-office massage therapy.
• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely when needed.
• Support of CPA and continuing education.
• 12 paid holidays (includes your birthday off).
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Employee snacks and drinks.
• Career advancement.
• 401K, 4% matching and profit sharing (after eligibility requirements are met).
• Health benefits (after eligibility requirements are met).
• Life Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree