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OfficeBethesda, Maryland, United States125k - 140k USD

Looking for a supervisory level tax role at an energetic & passionate company? GRF CPAs & Advisors is in search of a Tax Supervisor to join our team. This position is based in the firm's Bethesda, MD-based office.

The Tax Supervisor will lead day-to-day activities of assigned staff, review working papers and financial statements, and may communicate with clients on a one-on-one basis. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with engagement requirements, as well as those of professional and other regulatory groups.

Salary range: $125,000 - $140,000

Essential Functions:

  • Assumes full responsibility for supervising tax return preparation and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures and managerial direction.
  • Coordinates various phases of engagements, plans engagements, budgets time and expenses, monitors actual performance against budget, reviews returns for accuracy, completeness, suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures. Resolves problems as they arise.
  • Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement.
  • Determines the extent of review required in a tax return and selects elements to be reviewed.
  • Assigns tasks to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
  • Trains staff members, offers guidance and direction, gives constructive criticism of working papers.
  • Ensures that drafts of working papers and returns are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards.
  • Communicates engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client.
  • Reviews with manger or partner significant findings that raise questions involving accounting principles, tax issues or return presentation.
  • Prepares or reviews returns, notes, schedules, and management letters for later discussion between manager or partner and the client.

Other Functions:

  • May serve in educational programs as an instructor or discussion leader.
  • May participate in firm's practice development efforts including expanding services to clients.
  • Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by managers or partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of tax engagements and staff managed.
  • Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, and clients, and vendors.
  • Ability to organize projects, set priorities and delegate tasks under constantly changing circumstances for different clients and partners
  • Must keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities
  • Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information
  • Awareness of skills required to bring in new business
  • Familiarity with tax research materials available in all media
  • Benefits

    This is a full-time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, employer-supported medical coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, generous PTO, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you!

    GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

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    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Bethesda, Maryland, United States
    Salary
    125k - 140k USD
    per year
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    GRF’s team of CPAs and advisors provide the industry knowledge and technical know-how to help you tackle new opportunities and challenges.

    Employees
    247
    Industry
    Accounting
    Headquarters
    Bethesda, MD
    Founded
    1981
    Company location
    4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 800 North, Bethesda, MD 20814, US
    Specialties
    Nonprofits, Tax Planning and Preparation, Valuation, Exit Planning, Associations, Government Contractors, Audit and Assurance, Uniform Guidance Audits, Form 990 Preparation, Nonprofit Tax Strategy, Individual Tax Preparation, Cybersecurity, IT Audit, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, IT Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Litigation Support, International Tax, Contractor Compliance, Internal Audit, Financial Systems Optimization, Outsourced Accounting, and Nonprofit Tax Strategy

    Key team members

    Anne Strong

    Anne Strong

    Carrie Hart, SHRM-SCP

    Carrie Hart, SHRM-SCP

    Jennifer D.

    Jennifer D.

    Christian Spencer

    Christian Spencer

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