Tax Manager

Current • Fayetteville, AR

12d • $116,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Tax Manager at Abacus!, you will manage tax compliance, planning, and consulting services for a diverse client base of individuals, businesses, trusts, and nonprofit organizations. You will oversee multiple client engagements, review tax returns, mentor staff, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule. In this smaller CPA firm, the role also involves hands-on technical tax work and contributions to practice development and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 6 years of progressive public accounting tax experience.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with tax preparation and research software such as CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, UltraTax CS, Lacerte, or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tax engagements from planning through completion while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
• Review and prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations.
• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting to minimize client tax liabilities and identify planning opportunities.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and firm leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients, building long-term relationships through responsive and professional service.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and seniors by reviewing work, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Coordinate workflow, assign projects, and monitor engagement progress throughout the tax season.
• Assist clients with IRS and state tax notices, examinations, and correspondence.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry developments, ensuring compliance and advising clients accordingly.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and participate in business development and client retention efforts.
• Collaborate with partners on tax strategies, firm initiatives, and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate engagement documentation and comply with firm quality control standards.
• Support year-round client advisory services, including estimated tax planning, entity selection, succession planning, and business consulting.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with options for fully paid employee-only health and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager