Tax Manger

Company: Antares Group, Inc.
Location: Conyers
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Antares Group is a growing, dynamic full-service accounting firm with locations outside of Atlanta and Boston. We have approximately 95 associates that serve a nationwide base of quick-service restaurant owner/operators. We offer excellent benefits, a great work environment, andprofessional development opportunities. Antares Group has been named a Top Workplaces in 2020 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a Top 400 Firms in 2019 by INSIDE Public Accounting.The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of allclients' tax returns whether prepared personally or by supervision of others. Advanced technicalskills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. The Tax Manager will have input on any tax issue presented.Essential Functions:? Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental taxexaminations of any complexity.? Assume full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers asdeemed necessary.? Delegate, manage, and perform tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficientproduct.? Participate actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts.? Act as a resource for tax staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.? Assist and supervise tax staff with the more complex business returns.? Assume client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or clientswhere the responsibility is delegated from the partner.? Communicate to the appropriate staff important tax and tax developments affecting thefirm's clients.? Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before theappropriate taxing authorities.? Possess strong knowledge of clients' financial statements and be able to perform analysisand make appropriate recommendations.? Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Work to continually provide proactive adviceand excellent client service.? Maintain familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff; reviews staff assignments forappropriateness.? Supervise tax staff and provides on-the-job training.? Work to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performanceevaluations, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.? Assume responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation systemto assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' taxreturns.? Possess a complete knowledge of the firm's core values and its opinions on tax matters.? Maintain a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or otherlegislation that could affect the business climate.? Participate in the firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referralsources, community and industry activities.Other Functions:? Prepare other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.? Research and evaluate tax preparation and tax research software for recommendationto partners.? Performs such other duties as may be assigned.Required Experience:? At least ten (10) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progressionin tax return complexity, scope, and research.? At least four (4) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.? Minimum of four (4) years' experience supervising and directing work of tax staff.Educational Requirements:? Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred.? Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain anddevelop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.? Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication,and interpersonal skills.Required Licenses, Certificates, Knowledge, or Skills:? A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.? Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.? Proficiency in use of tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning softwareprograms.Working Conditions:? Occasional same day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars using apersonal vehicle.? Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Moderate overtime workrequired from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 50 hours per week.

Keywords: Antares Group, Inc., Atlanta , Tax Manger, Accounting, Auditing , Conyers, Georgia