Tax Supervisor

Hannis T. Bourgeois•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Supervisor will work independently and often instruct staff on work to be performed. Our supervisors review completed work and direct necessary revisions. We are seeking an individual that is able to make sound decisions on both traditional and unusual accounting and tax matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university
Four (4) to six (6) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Active CPA License is a plus, candidates pursuing certification are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
Prepares complex individual, fiduciary, employee benefit plans, non-profit, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
Reviews individual, fiduciary, employee benefit plans, non-profit, corporate and partnership tax returns.
Performs supervised technical research in situations requiring judgment and formulation of alternative courses of action.
Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
Meets with prospective clients and cultivates prospects through referral sources.
Assumes tax person responsibility for less complex business clients.
Develops client relationships through business and social meetings.
Develops expertise within agreed upon industry niches.
Makes presentations on topics within specialty areas, as requested.
Performs as a resource in designated areas for tax questions and issues from both tax and A&A staff.
Performs formal training sessions for staff.
Assists with tax administration projects assigned by managers and partners.
Becomes involved in state/local professional organizations, serves on state/local committees, and accepts volunteer positions in local community organizations.
Supervises the training, monitoring, and mentoring of staff and interns.