Tax Supervisor

Ascend Partner Firms • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

Ascend, backed by Alpine Investors, supports regional accounting firms with resources including growth capital, talent acquisition and training, quality management, technology and AI tools, shared services, and leadership and equity programs. The role is with MHP, a regional CPA firm based in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming, with more than 75 employees and a long history of personalized service to clients and employees.

The Tax Supervisor prepares and reviews tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates. The position includes recurring direct client contact and requires independent work as well as collaboration with a team. The supervisor applies critical thinking and attention to detail, works rapidly and accurately under pressure during tax season, and meets tight deadlines. The role offers a business-casual work environment and the opportunity for a flexible work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5+ years of tax experience.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Willingness to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines during busy seasons.
• Pride in the quality of one’s work.
• Client-first approach to client service.
• Willingness to learn and desire for personal growth.
• Enjoys working as a valued member of a team.
• Enjoys challenges and working with clients across multiple types of industries.
• Ability to prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately under pressure during tax season.
• Professionalism and recurring direct client communication.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Handle projects of increased complexity, including correcting messy trial balances by preparing adjusting journal entries (AJEs).
• Prepare complete and accurate returns and review returns prepared by others.
• Prepare documentation supporting tax-return calculations.
• Mentor Associates and Seniors.
• Review data input and identify and resolve technical issues.
• Work closely with managers and partners and keep the team informed about work status.
• Communicate with clients at an increased level while preparing their tax returns and potentially across multiple years.
• Understand and apply federal, state, and local tax codes.
• Apply tax knowledge to real-life situations and think creatively.
• Share ideas and opinions with the team.
• Attend professional development and training sessions regularly and apply new learning to assigned work.

Benefits

• Retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits.
• Self-managed paid time off.
• Experience-based recognition.
• Continuing education.
• Incentives for achieving certifications and technical designations that bring value to the firm.
• Business-casual work environment.
• Opportunity for a flexible work arrangement.
• Team-building and employee events.

What This Job Offers

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