Tax Manager - Business Services Group; BSG

Who We Are

We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post.

We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm.

We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post.

We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm. KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services for privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, nonprofits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers.

KWC offers a competitive compensation package with benefits that include health, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year, and company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include free parking, flexible summer hours, with some ability to work remotely. Meals and snacks are offered during the tax busy season.

“Dress for your day” is the business casual attire chosen by staff, based on the daily schedule. Flexible work schedule is also available year round.

A Manager of both tax and accounting will be responsible for planning, supervising and completion of multiple client engagements and provides a finished, complete work product for overview by the Principals. A Manager works directly with clients and clients’ accounting personnel and has become the primary point of contact for clients. A Manager will be involved with the billing process and will supervise and train multiple lower level accountants.

A Manager should be a sound generalist in all accounting and tax matters but has focused on an area of specialty or niche and continues to develop technical expertise pertinent to the practice.

• Completed work is accurate and organized.
• Work is free of mistakes at a level that is appropriate for current job level. Demonstrates appropriate skills. Self-reviews.
• Understands and applies the relevant accounting principles and/or tax laws. Continually learns the newest laws, processes, and procedures
• Understands the relevant KWC technology systems and uses them efficiently. Learns new applications, technology processes and procedures. Seeks help and resolves technical problems as needed.
• Work is completed within budgeted time. Reasons for missed budgets are documented; meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities consistent with building and managing a professional team. Trains and reviews work, answers questions for Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants and Supervisors and provides timely feedback. Monitors Progress and provides coaching to staff members.
• Promotes and celebrates team successes with all team members; fosters collaboration with others; develops and maintains positive work relationships; actively participates in team-oriented objectives and activities.
• Conforms to the highest professional standards; develops and maintains the highest…