Tax Manager

Description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Using discretion, judgement, and advanced knowledge to provide primary and secondary review of complex tax returns.
2. Using discretion and judgment to prepare complex individual, partnership, corporate and other various tax returns, including any related research as may be needed.
3. Using advanced knowledge to research and resolve complex technical issues.
4. Interact closely with an assigned group of clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise. Assist all firm clients as needed.
5. Participate in the firm’s billing and collections process.
6. Respond to inquiries from the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and other tax authorities. Assist staff with responses.
7. Develop specialized knowledge as a Firm expert on one or more tax subjects or industries. Market technical specialty or expertise to clients.
8. Continue to develop working relationships with co-workers.
9. Develop higher level relationships with clients throughout the year, with the ability to anticipate and address client concerns. Serve as a trusted advisor and main point of contact.
10. Be a source of technical assistance and research by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations. Communicate appropriate information to department and firm.
11. Identify staff development opportunities; assist in planning and presenting firm-sponsored CPE (Continuing Professional Education).
12. Research and present public seminars on a variety of technical topics.
13. Develop, train, and coach staff; help staff with client and engagement management. Work with staff on their achievement of goals and objectives for performance and professional development. Participate in firm’s coaching and mentoring programs.
14. Work with partners to provide employee feedback for the performance review process.
15. Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis, including personal development and leadership training. Adhere to any professional licensing continuing education requirements.
16. Participate in outside organizations to expand opportunities (i.e., be present in your community through community services, sports, clubs, etc.). Become a leader in an outside organization.
17. Team with partners on proposals and business development calls or presentations. Cross-sell services.
18. Commit to participating in firm-sponsored events.
19. Actively participate in recruitment and engagement activities including planning and promoting firm-sponsored events/activities.
20. Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
21. Other duties as assigned by Partner-in-Charge or another member of the Partner group.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

1. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
2. The employee will sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk and work on a computer. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Schedule and Benefits

1. This is a full-time position working a minimum of 2272 hours per year, with 712 of those during January through April Busy Season.
2. KT offers more than just competitive salary with PTO, 8 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account plans, a 401k retirement plan, life insurance, employee referral program, certification incentives, and tax season incentives. For more information about our benefits, visit .
3. Located in Spearfish, SD office.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel for business purposes. Travel may be in town, out of town, and/or overnight.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

1. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) certification.
2. A strong work ethic – you take gratification in tasks and do what has to be done.
3. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field such as Finance or Business.
4. Minimum of five years of tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.
5. Willingness to put forth the effort needed to meet compliance and Firm deadlines, as well as meet client expectations.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of accounting and tax preparation software, and other applications relevant to job requirements.
7. Desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. A valid driver’s license.

Core Competencies

1. Professionalism.
2. Integrity / Ethical Conduct.
3. Critical Thinking.
4. Problem-Solving.
5. Organization.
6. Prioritization.
7. Multi-tasking.
8. Team Oriented with the ability to work independently.

Additional Requirements

1. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and meet insurance requirements following a motor vehicle record check.

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, or any other classification protected under applicable law.