Tax Supervisor jobs in Sarasota, FL

Description

CS&L CPAs is a regional certified public accounting firm that provides taxation, auditing, outsourced accounting and advisory services to individuals, businesses and organizations. Our mission is to provide exceptional solutions to our clients and to foster an enjoyable workplace based on open communication and mutual respect while encouraging initiative, professional growth, teamwork and loyalty.

Although we serve the full spectrum of businesses that comprise our local economy, we have concentrated our technical expertise around the industries of construction, real estate, retail distribution, professional service firms, and healthcare organizations. As a member of the CPAmerica International industry alliance, we offer our clients the best of both worlds, a local firm relationship with the resources of an international association.

As a Tax Supervisor with CS&L CPAs, you will be responsible for reviewing basic Federal and State tax returns, and preparing and reviewing advanced level Federal and State tax returns in a timely manner. This role will have direct client communication, and requires good interpersonal skills as well as professional verbal and written communication skills.  You will also be expected to maintain open communication with internal Staff, Managers and Principals to ensure quality assurance and workflows are continuing in an organized, efficient and professional manner.   This role will have primary responsibility for the direct supervision and training of staff and senior level tax professionals.  This role will have a mostly in office presence to support the supervision and training of tax professional staff. 

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of individual and business taxation and the ability and willingness to work in a team environment to assist in all phases of engagement. 

Requirements

• Displays technical proficiency in tax preparation and assembly of related documentation.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of tax law including the ability to perform tax research and to prepare technical memorandums as required.
• Prepares federal, state and local tax returns and prepares more difficult quarterly estimated tax and extension payments and corresponding vouchers.
• Interfaces with taxing authorities and assists with gathering the information for federal, state and local tax audits.
• Ensures that work papers and tax returns are prepared in accordance with firm standards.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome.
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of, and is willing to follow, current CS&L procedures; aligns with the CS&L vision, mission and core values.
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information and challenges.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' relevant tax experience within a public accounting firm.

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of accounting required.

A current and valid CPA license is preferred but not required.

Must have a high level of integrity.