Tax Supervisor

Description

We are looking for a Tax Supervisor to join a public accounting firm in Madison, Wisconsin. This role oversees a broad range of tax engagements for businesses and individuals, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in line with high-quality standards. The position also plays an important part in guiding team members, supporting client relationships, and helping deliver responsive, high-quality tax services.

Responsibilities:

- Lead assigned tax engagements from initial planning through final delivery for both business and individual clients.

- Organize project schedules, team assignments, budgets, billing activities, and due dates to keep engagements moving efficiently.

- Examine tax returns, financial statements, work papers, and related files to confirm completeness, accuracy, and overall quality.

- Perform tax research, evaluate technical issues, and present practical recommendations to clients and internal leadership.

- Mentor and support staff and senior team members by providing training, direction, and constructive performance feedback.

- Maintain clear communication with clients and colleagues regarding project status, outstanding information requests, and upcoming deadlines.

- Resolve standard tax matters independently and bring more complex issues to managers or partners when needed.

- Strengthen client partnerships by delivering reliable service and recognizing opportunities for additional advisory or tax-related support.

- Meet utilization expectations while upholding confidentiality, integrity, and strong quality standards.

- Collaborate across teams to contribute to a cooperative, respectful, and service-focused work environment.

Requirements - Experience supervising tax engagements within a public accounting or CPA firm environment.

- Strong knowledge of corporate and individual tax return preparation and review.

- Familiarity with annual income tax provision processes and related reporting requirements.

- Proficiency with CCH Pro System fx and CCH Sales Tax software.

- Ability to conduct tax research and communicate technical conclusions clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.

- Demonstrated skill in managing multiple deadlines, budgets, and client priorities simultaneously.

- Experience coaching entry-level accounting staff and supporting their career development.

- Understanding of entity formation considerations and related tax implications.

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