Tax In-Charge​/Experienced Tax Senior; Honolulu

Position: Tax In-Charge / Experienced Tax Senior (Honolulu, HI)

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Position: Tax In-Charge (Experienced Tax Senior)

Location: Downtown, Honolulu

Work Arrangement: We support a hybrid working environment in which in-office work is generally required three to four days out of the work week.

Normal Business

Hours:

8:00AM – 5:00PM

Remote
:
No

Salary Range: $75K - $95K depending on experience, skill set, certifications, licenses, education, etc.

Our CPA network firm located in beautiful Honolulu, HI doesn’t just provide tax services—they build trusted, lasting partnerships through thoughtful, forward-thinking advice. They believe work should be both meaningful and enjoyable, with a culture grounded in optimism, balance, and collaboration.

Job Overview

As a Tax In-Charge, you will handle a variety of complex tax-related tasks under the supervision of the tax management group. You will prepare and review complex tax returns, supervise less experienced team members, and participate in training programs. This role requires significant technical, client service, supervision, and administrative skills. Overtime and travel may be required for professional development or client assignments.

Specific

Responsibilities Client Engagements Tax Returns

• Prepare complex tax returns including corporate, partnership, S-Corp, and not-for-profit returns.

• Review less complex returns prepared by staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Issue Resolution

• Identify and appropriately resolve most issues that arise during tax return preparation.

• Perform technical research in situations requiring judgment and formulate alternative courses of action, especially in complex situations.

IRS Notices

• Analyze IRS notices and draft responses.

• Review IRS notice responses prepared by staff to ensure they address the issues effectively.

Projections and Estimates

• Prepare tax projections and estimates to assist clients in planning their tax obligations.

• Become involved in client tax planning to identify opportunities for tax savings and compliance.

Client Interaction

• Serve as a key client contact, developing strong working relationships with client personnel.

• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain necessary information with minimal disruption.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Firm services to offer appropriate services to clients.

Time Budgets and Assignments

• Delegate work and supervise tax staff, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of staff time.

• Promptly review staff’s work papers to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.

Feedback and Training

• Provide timely and constructive feedback and on-the-job training to promote the staff’s professional development.

• Meet with each supervised staff member to provide summary feedback and discuss assignments.

• Assist with formal training programs and serve as a resource for tax associates and senior associates.

Quality Work

• Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service.

Department Projects

• Actively participate in tax department administrative projects and initiatives, taking the lead on some.

• Establish and/or reinforce performance, efficiency, and quality standards for the tax staff.

Industry Expertise

• Begin to develop industry expertise and demonstrate proficiency in all tax software programs.

Billing and Collection

• Get involved with billing and collection responsibilities on smaller clients, including fee discussions.

Engagement Management

• Manage tax projects, including the preparation of client deliverables, to meet agreed-upon deadlines.

• Anticipate delays or problems and make appropriate adjustments to ensure that client commitments are met.

• Monitor staff time compared to budget and inform the manager promptly of anticipated variances.

• Ensure that all work is performed and documented in accordance with industry and office standards.

• Demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly across lines of services with the Audit and Consulting practices.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Accounting and Tax
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrate a basic understanding of applicable accounting procedures, tax regulations, account reconciliation, calculations, journal entries, and…