Tax Manager

Join HORNE LLP, one of the largest accounting and business advisory firms in the Southeast.  Our diversified accounting operation is seeking a Tax Manager for the south Mississippi area.  We offer challenging projects, state of the art technology, direct client interaction, and excellent advancement opportunities.


Position Summary


A Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Tax Managers are responsible for managing multiple tax related projects simultaneously; scheduling, staffing, and coordinating workflow; training and developing staff; and contributing to business development.  Advanced tax experience with well-developed  management and supervisory skills are required. The Manager may be a career position.

 

Required Experience and EducationFive (5) to seven (7) years experience in public accounting or consulting, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of projects managed.Demonstrated ability to add new business to a CPA firm.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skills.


Job RequirementsAssumes responsibilities for project management.Maintains contact with client throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client’s business.Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.Monitors time budgets.Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews workpapers and reports prepared by staff.Anticipates problem areas and questions that will arise during the course of a project.Keeps Partner informed of all important developments; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.Ensures that financial statements, tax returns, and letters of recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.Communicates progress of projects, problems, and resolutions to client.Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations.Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.Assists in recruiting entry-level and experienced staff and attends Beta Alpha Psi events and functions at colleges and universities sponsored by the Firm by conducting interviews and performing such other recruiting duties as needed. Attention to client service and adding value to clients’ businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Managers must demonstrate their ability to identify cross-selling opportunities and follow through with those opportunities or refer them to other professionals if necessary.Takes responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.Learns through Mentor or other Partners proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload.


Other ResponsibilitiesWorks to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.Participates in Firm’s practice development efforts.Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the Partners.Participates in Firm’s marketing efforts to add new business.Understands the Firm’s business on a day to day basis: billings and collections, proper utilization of staff, Firm policies and procedures, etc.Serves as Mentor for Senior Associates and AssociatesEncouraged to join a community association related to his/her field.Such other duties as may be assigned.


Required Licenses, Certificates or KnowledgeA current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs and respective state societies.Proficiency in use of computers, and computer accounting software, or software appropriate to practice area.

 

Apply online at www.horne-llp.com or submit your resume to HR Director by fax (601-985-9827) or mail (P.O. Box 22661, Jackson, MS 39225).

 

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