Tax Manager

Overview

Tax Manager

Smoll & Banning, CPA’s, LLC – Dodge City, KS 67801

Position Summary:  Position is full-time, on-sight opportunity. Preparation of complex individual and business tax returns and review of all levels of tax returns prepared by other staff. The position also requires review of standard accounting work papers and financial statements, and other financial reports. Candidate is very familiar with tax concepts, practices and procedures; and leads and directs the work of others. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Opportunity for advancement and ownership.

Resume and cover letter can be emailed to dslattery@smollbanning.com.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, in accounting
• Current & valid CPA license
• Minimum 7 years’ tax experience in public accounting or relevant position demonstrating a progression in complexity and scope
• Member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs and respective state societies.

Summary of Major Duties and Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)

• Responsible for maintaining accurate tax records and preparing complex individual and business tax returns, related schedules, and related reports
• Responsible for supervising and reviewing the work of others
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of current accounting and tax matters, and specialized industries or functional/technical areas
• Ensures top quality client service at all times
• Consistently applies effective and timely project management skills in order to plan and coordinate multiple engagements simultaneously
• Demonstrates effective time management and ability to multitask
• Complies with all firm policies and procedures
• Recognizes complex technical issues, reaches appropriate conclusions and applies authoritative sources to support conclusions
• Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
• Anticipates problem areas and questions that will arise during the course of a project
• Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Professional and mature attitude leading by example, exhibiting integrity, energy, enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Excellent organizational skills and effectively manage people with poise and professionalism and the ability to work well with others
• Promotes the vision, missions, and core values of the firm and supports the one-firm concept
• Demonstrates the ability to properly delegate and manage workload and train others on the proper delegation and management of work
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Demonstrates confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors and clients

Working Conditions:  Office hours: mid-April through December 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; January through mid-April 8:00 to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 8:00 to 5:00 pm Friday; and 8:00 to noon Saturday. As a manager, additional hours are required.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health and dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off