Tax Manager

About JRBT

During the past century, JRBT has earned a reputation for being one of the best accounting firms in Texas. But we’ve also come to be known as one of the best places to work. Founded in Waco in 1913, JRBT is a mid-sized accounting firm located in a dynamic, growing community. JRBT is consistently recognized for its service to clients and the local community, voted as “Waco’s best accounting firm” year after year. We’ve also attracted national attention, having been named to Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firms list. Among the many reasons for our continued success is our team of bright, dedicated professionals. But the real foundation for our success is our culture—one that has been carefully maintained for more than 100 years. We’ve worked hard to create an environment that places value on family, hard work, community service, mutual respect and the common goal of exceeding clients’ expectations. Simply put, our team members enjoy working here and they like one another. That’s reflected in the exemplary work we do every day.

About the Tax Manager position

The tax manager is responsible for helping clients stay compliant with local, state and federal tax regulations. To effectively fulfill this role, they must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks without supervision while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. While it’s necessary that this individual have extensive accounting and tax experience, it is equally important that they have outstanding interpersonal skills. The tax manager sets the tone for each engagement, assumes the role of leader and mentor within the tax team and serves as the “face of JRBT” in their interactions with clients. Above all, the tax manager is expected to demonstrate JRBT’s values of trust, integrity and excellence to both clients and fellow team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance and consulting engagements for a broad range of clients, ensuring compliance with government regulations and adherence to JRBT standards for excellence
• Oversee every phase of the engagement, including preliminary planning, budget management, resource management, client interactions and the billing and collections process
• Develop and implement innovative tax planning that identifies and mitigates risks
• Identify opportunities for improvement in tax procedure processes
• Work collaboratively with the tax team to develop an overall return schedule
• Ensure adherence to schedules so that deadlines are met
• Stay current on legislative and regulatory tax law developments, helping clients respond to changes in taxation legislation
• Review tax returns and quarterly and yearly tax projections
• Manage the preparation and review of tax returns and the timely filing of all tax forms
• Cultivate new business opportunities by identifying how clients’ needs might be met by other JRBT support services
• Ensure the overall quality of engagements, providing leadership and guidance to tax team members and taking the lead on complicated or specialized issues

Required qualifications

• BA degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Five or more years of current or recent public accounting experience
• Exceptional technical skills in general taxation
• Successful record of directing staff and senior associates on multiple, concurrently running engagements
• Self-motivated
• Excellent project management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for coaching and mentoring others

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or completion of additional coursework
• Big Four or regional firm experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment

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