Supervisor - Business Services Group; BSG

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Full Time Management Alexandria, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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 Business Services Group (BSG) Supervisor is responsible for planning, supervising, and completing multiple client engagements for privately held business clients and high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on tax compliance, accounting, business advisory, and proactive tax planning services. This position serves as a primary point of contact for clients, provides a complete and technically sound work product for review by Principals, and actively develops, mentors, and trains Staff Accountants.

• Reviews complex federal and state business income tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1120, ensuring accuracy, technical quality, and appropriate documentation.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves multistate tax issues, including nexus, apportionment, filing requirements, state withholding or composite return considerations, and related client matters.
• Conducts and interpret es complex tax research on federal, state, and local tax matters; summarizes conclusions clearly and applies technical guidance to client facts and engagement deliverables.
• Leads complex business and owner tax planning engagements, including quarterly projections, entity-level tax strategies, state tax considerations, and the integration of business tax planning positions into owner-level Form 1040 tax planning and estimated tax calculations.
• Plans, supervises, and completes multiple BSG client engagements, including monitoring workflow, budgets, deadlines, deliverables, and client communications.
• Reviews work papers, tax returns, accounting records, and client correspondence for completeness, technical accuracy, organization, and consistency with KWC standards.
• Serves as a primary client contact and communicates timely and professionally with clients and co-workers.
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and develops Staff Accountants by reviewing work, answering questions, monitoring progress, and providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Understands and applies relevant accounting principles, tax laws, KWC policies, and technology systems; continually learns new laws, processes, applications, and procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities consistent with building and managing a professional team, fostering collaboration, celebrating team successes, and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Uses sound professional judgment to identify issues, evaluate possible solutions, improve processes, and…