Tax Manager - Estate & Gift Tax

Job Title

: Tax Manager - Estate & Gift Tax

Salary

$130,000.00

Location:

Fairfax, VA

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partnered with a leading CPA Firm

• We are seeking a candidate that is resourceful, determined, and strong for an immediate opening. In this
  
  

Tax Manager - Estate & Gift Tax

, you will be responsible for applying the technical skills to perform an effective review of all types of tax returns and providing tax research and consulting services in response to tax return issues, client requests, and identifying opportunities.

This permanent employment opportunity is with a company based in

Fairfax, VA

• If you're looking for a healthy work environment where your efforts are valued and rewarded, this company may be a great fit for you.
  
  

Responsibilities of the Tax Manager - Estate & Gift Tax:

Applying the technical skills to perform an effective review of all types of tax returns. This means performing the necessary level of review to ensure that relevant issues have been identified and resolved, planning opportunities explored, and that returns are complete and ready for Principal review

Providing tax research and consulting services in response to tax return issues, client requests and identifying opportunities

Managing engagements including the planning and supervision of the tax return preparation process, coordinating tax consulting projects

Identifying tax planning & consulting opportunities, including coordination with client's other advisors

Assuming certain tax and non-tax administrative responsibilities to assist the principals with the overall management of the Firm

Conversing directly with clients and their advisors and serving as the primary point of contact

Proactively communicating with other staff on the status of projects and assistance needed

Mentoring and participating in training as a team leader

Thinking proactively about practice development to include opportunities to cross-sell to existing clients as well as identifying new clients

Requirements of the Tax Manager - Estate & Gift Tax:

Candidates will be a CPA with several years of progressive CPA firm experience in addition to some management experience. (Candidates must come from another CPA firm.)

Extensive knowledge of the tax laws for S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships, and Individuals

Extensive knowledge of Estate and Gift Tax preferred

Multi-state and consolidated returns a plus.

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

understanding of a broad range of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as priority for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies, and industry-specific issues

Knowledge of business trends

Ability to review and provide feedback on tax work prepared by all staff in a professional manner

Ability to establish a rapport and good communication with clientele

Ability to gather, organize and summarize information efficiently and effectively

Ability to adhere to given budgets and time deadlines

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Ability to manage own time and the time of others

Ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work

Capacity to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of how to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to train, orient, and mentor staff

Benefits of the Tax Manager - Estate & Gift Tax:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short / Long Term Disability

401(k) plan

Profit Sharing plan