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Gordon Tax

Tax Manager

Gordon Tax, Skokie, Illinois, United States, 60077

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100k-$120k based on experience

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of at least 5‑7 years in tax return drafting and reviewing, with a comprehensive understanding of both individual and business tax returns. The Tax Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our clients' tax filings while managing a team of professionals. While a CPA is preferred, it is not mandatory; however, the candidate must hold an Enrolled Agent (EA) certification or Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law if they do not have a CPA. The Tax Manager will report directly to the company’s Tax Compliance Partner and work closely with clients, team members, and other departments to deliver exceptional tax services.

Responsibilities

Collecting relevant tax forms from clients, including W‑2s and financial statements, to prepare tax returns

Informing clients throughout the tax preparation process of return status

Inputting data from financial records and tax forms into tax return software (Lacerte)

Completing and self-reviewing tax returns

Oversight of junior tax return preparers including assisting in tax return drafting and review of preparers’ returns

Acting as the client relationship contact throughout the return process

Building customer relationships to promote and expand business

Qualifications

Proficiency in preparing individual and business tax returns (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, 990, 1041)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Adobe Acrobat

Experience in Lacerte tax software is preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and keep organized files for many clients at once

EA (minimum requirement), CPA or JD is a plus

Experience managing at least 1 direct report

Benefits

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work on advanced financial transactions with tech‑savvy clients such as those in cryptocurrency – no day is the same!

A culture that emphasizes teamwork but rewards individual performance. We want to help you accomplish your personal goals

Be a part of a growing company with opportunities for individual career advancement

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Accounting

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