Augusta Tax Manager - CPA/EA
BJM Employer Inc
- Augusta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We value your health & wellness! We offer 100% Employer paid dental & vision benefits with comprehensive options for medical insurance plans (85% employer paid!) and generous employer contributions to your HSA!
- We invest in your future! We match dollar for dollar up to 4% in our 401k retirement plan immediately upon enrollment - Employee contributions are 100% vested from hire!
- We value work/life balance! Offering 17 days of paid time off (PTO) increasing to up to 27 days with seniority, 8 paid holidays plus 1 week end of year off, earned comp time off and half day Fridays during off tax season, and some remote work opportunities!
- We care about your mental health! Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offers confidential services for a variety of important needs - all to support employee well-being to help you think, feel, and perform your best!
- We offer Company sponsored professional development, certification and memberships!
- We reward stellar performance with opportunities to earn comp time, incentives and bonuses!
- We are committed to providing a healthy and wholesome workplace culture with a team environment that is both positive and dynamic!
- We are a growing firm with lots of opportunities for career advancement!
- Preparation and review of income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, trusts and estates.
- Develop and implement strategic tax planning.
- Lead and manage the client relationship with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services to clients.
- Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc.
- Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach.
- Manage client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance.
- Train and develop staff members.
- Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.
- Respond to regulatory agencies.
- Research tax issues and provide guidance to clients.
- Develop and maintain professional rapport with clients.
- Prepare clients' accounting through financial statements.
- Conduct research and analysis on a variety of tax issues.
- Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
- Mentor, train, and develop staff members and provide them with leadership and professional guidance.
- Maintain business relationships with existing clients and develop new relationships with potential clients to help grow the firm's clientele base and develop additional opportunities for the firm.
- Utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Strong tax research skills.
- Strong project management skills, tax research, and analytical skills.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, deadline-driven, and able to work independently.
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting principles.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. QuickBooks experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in various accounting management software, including but not limited to: UltraTax, Fixed Assets, Practice CS, and AdvanceFlow under Thomson Reuters.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; Master's degree a plus.
- Active CPA license or EA required
- Minimum of 3 years recent public accounting experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Well-developed decision-making skills and initiative to make those decisions
- Work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Prioritize a heavy work load and remain organized
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.