Acumen Tax Supervisor

RISE INC FAMILY•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Supervisor is responsible for the deposits and filings of Federal, State and local tax returns for a high volume, multi-state fiscal agent. The Tax Supervisor is involved in all aspects of domestic transaction tax compliance and research in the unique field of fiscal intermediaries. This position requires interaction with the finance group as well as other operations groups within the company. Supervise a team of Tax Specialists, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities such as interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, providing performance evaluations, overseeing wage and salary administration, balancing workload and developing goals as well as procedures to ensure achievement of goals. Support the Payroll Manager and Tax team members by serving as the subject matter expert. Leverage the knowledge of the most successful processes and procedures utilized in the department to accomplish the overall goals of the organization. Ensure the team’s accurate processing of data by providing tax guidelines with documentation and training. Independently research, develop associated processes, and overcome tax-related barriers-of-entry when launching services in a new state or locality. Accurately prepare original and corrected federal, state and local tax returns, while making corresponding liability payments. Proactively prevent penalty and non-filling notice situations by leveraging a deadline-driven approach. Recommend and embrace technology-related tools and systems to increase accuracy, while simultaneously decreasing time-intensive tasks Actively provide training to the Tax team members to perform the most accurate and efficient tax processes. Work well independently with limited supervision and training. Work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, weeknights and holidays. Perform other work-related activities as assigned. ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
3+ years’ experience working in a multi-state payroll/tax processing arena.
Prior supervisory experience.
Advanced level computer skills with expertise in Word and Excel.
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Self-motivated to work independently with limited supervision under time-sensitive constraints.
Excellent organizational and analytical skill sets as well as time management and problem solving abilities.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally in group and individual settings and in accurate grammatical form.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and respectively respond to both customer and team needs.
A high standard of integrity and sound business ethics.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Tax Specialists, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities such as interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, providing performance evaluations, overseeing wage and salary administration, balancing workload and developing goals as well as procedures to ensure achievement of goals.
Support the Payroll Manager and Tax team members by serving as the subject matter expert.
Leverage the knowledge of the most successful processes and procedures utilized in the department to accomplish the overall goals of the organization.
Ensure the team’s accurate processing of data by providing tax guidelines with documentation and training.
Independently research, develop associated processes, and overcome tax-related barriers-of-entry when launching services in a new state or locality.
Accurately prepare original and corrected federal, state and local tax returns, while making corresponding liability payments.
Proactively prevent penalty and non-filling notice situations by leveraging a deadline-driven approach.
Recommend and embrace technology-related tools and systems to increase accuracy, while simultaneously decreasing time-intensive tasks
Actively provide training to the Tax team members to perform the most accurate and efficient tax processes.
Work well independently with limited supervision and training.
Work a flexible work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, weeknights and holidays.
Perform other work-related activities as assigned.
Support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.