Tax Supervisor- Public Accounting

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Tax Supervisor is a pivotal leadership role designed for an ambitious tax professional ready to bridge the gap between technical execution and client relationship management excellence. This individual will serve as a critical staff member within our Tax Department Small Business Group, overseeing the lifecycle of tax engagements while mentoring junior staff and ensuring the highest standards of client service. The core of this position involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, including individuals, corporations, and pass-through entities. Beyond technical compliance, the Tax Supervisor should conduct tax research and identify planning opportunities that drive value for clients. This is a role with excellent upward mobility potential within the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
EA credential earned or intent to achieve within first year of employment required.
Active PTIN or ability to obtain PTIN required.
6+ years of relevant experience in tax accounting and/or public accounting required.
Proficiency in professional tax preparation software required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Taxation (MST) or Master of Accountancy (MAcc) highly desirable
Active CPA license or pursuit of CPA license highly preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency utilizing QuickBooks highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for a diverse client portfolio, moving beyond compliance to provide proactive tax consulting. This includes leading annual tax planning meetings, identifying legislative changes that impact client operations, and articulating tax positions in a clear, actionable manner to non-tax stakeholders.
Identifies, develops, completes, and reviews basic to moderate tax planning situations; completes and/or reviews all workpapers and returns to ensure they meet firm standards; acts as TIC on one or multiple engagements
Provide regular and excellent client service by maintaining relationships with clients and serving as a primary point of contact for most tax-related questions.
Take ownership of the technical accuracy of complex consolidated returns and filings.
Implement and oversee rigorous quality control standards, ensuring all work papers and research memos meet firm and regulatory benchmarks before final partner review.
Oversee and perform general bookkeeping functions for select clients, including the maintenance of the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L) to ensure tax-ready books.
Review client-maintained books for accuracy and compliance with GAAP or Tax-Basis accounting, performing necessary adjusting journal entries to reconcile differences.
Perform overall engagement management including reviewing work papers, coordinating and working with other departments, supervising staff and collaborating regularly with the appropriate team members.
Preparing tax returns for multi-state and multi-national businesses in varying industries.
Leads CPEs as an Instructor on appropriate/relevant topics.
Regularly trains and delegates to associates, experienced associates and seniors to move projects along and to increase skills among the staff.