Smith + Howard
Summary
In our tax role, you will communicate with our clients and get an understanding of their businesses and how we can help them be successful. This will include performing various aspects of tax compliance, projections, preparing responses to tax notices, assistance with special projects, and communicating with clients and building relationships. Essential Functions
Assists in handling routine questions and audits from federal or state agencies. Primary client contact on assigned clients, especially with respect to updating clients on progress of outstanding items and answering basic questions. Provides clients with timely top-quality service by instilling a service commitment in associates and seniors and providing adequate direct supervision at all stages of the engagement. Assists client by advising of tax implications of their business objective and recommended alternate courses of action. Successfully manages the planning, administration, and conclusion of client engagements. Performs primary review of tax returns and written tax advice as requested. Prepare/supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers. Reviews tax law developments and determines which developments apply to clients. Recognizes potential technical tax issues. Works with partners and other client service team members and appropriate firm experts to manage timely resolution. Identifies and brings to the partner’s attention potential high-risk engagement issues. Act as a mentor and role model for staff. Assists/teaches interns and tax staff tax software and tax department procedures, as requested. Conducts in-house training. Develop department policies and procedures, as necessary. Position Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/finance or other relevant degree program. CPA license required. Experience with flow‑through entities and 1040s strongly preferred. Five to twelve years of public accounting experience, preferred. Minimum two years previous supervisory experience. Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to multi‑task with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast‑paced, team environment. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Accounting/Auditing Industries: Accounting
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In our tax role, you will communicate with our clients and get an understanding of their businesses and how we can help them be successful. This will include performing various aspects of tax compliance, projections, preparing responses to tax notices, assistance with special projects, and communicating with clients and building relationships. Essential Functions
Assists in handling routine questions and audits from federal or state agencies. Primary client contact on assigned clients, especially with respect to updating clients on progress of outstanding items and answering basic questions. Provides clients with timely top-quality service by instilling a service commitment in associates and seniors and providing adequate direct supervision at all stages of the engagement. Assists client by advising of tax implications of their business objective and recommended alternate courses of action. Successfully manages the planning, administration, and conclusion of client engagements. Performs primary review of tax returns and written tax advice as requested. Prepare/supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers. Reviews tax law developments and determines which developments apply to clients. Recognizes potential technical tax issues. Works with partners and other client service team members and appropriate firm experts to manage timely resolution. Identifies and brings to the partner’s attention potential high-risk engagement issues. Act as a mentor and role model for staff. Assists/teaches interns and tax staff tax software and tax department procedures, as requested. Conducts in-house training. Develop department policies and procedures, as necessary. Position Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/finance or other relevant degree program. CPA license required. Experience with flow‑through entities and 1040s strongly preferred. Five to twelve years of public accounting experience, preferred. Minimum two years previous supervisory experience. Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to multi‑task with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast‑paced, team environment. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Accounting/Auditing Industries: Accounting
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