Tax Supervisor

KLR is a Top 100 Accounting Firm and one of the fastest growing professional services firms in New England. Due to growth, we are seeking a Tax Supervisor, based out of our Boston, Providence, or Newport offices on a flexible hybrid basis.
KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. KLR operates four (4) offices in MA and RI and has more than 280 professionals.
As a key member of our Tax Team, the Supervisor will utilize their technical skills and educational background and apply expertise on a variety of engagements with clients of the Firm. This critical role in our growing Tax practice includes managing client relationships, performing technical tax work and managing staff. Our department is dedicated to assisting various clients with tax compliance and planning.
Job Responsibilities
Perform diversified tax accounting services, with a focus on for-profit entities.
Prepares personal and corporate tax returns, including the most complex.
Review less complicated personal and business returns.
Prepares BNA Income Tax projections and becomes involved in planning for less complex clients.
Assists accounting and auditing staff members in client meetings.
Analyzes IRS notices and drafts responses.
Reviews IRS notice responses prepared by staff tax accountants.
Delegates work to tax staff accountants and supervises work.
Participates in tax department administrative projects.
Acts as director-in-charge for personal tax return clients.
Acts as key client contact person for smaller engagements.
Bills clients and discusses fees with smaller clients.
Establishes good working relationships with all partners and staff members.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Master's degree in Taxation or related field preferred
3+ years of accounting experience prior experience in public accounting
Currently possesses or is in the process of qualifying for certification as a CPA, or Enrolled Agent (EA)
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing, both internally and externally
Demonstrated project management skills
Proficient use of applicable technology
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.
We are looking for a candidate to work full time. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with expected overtime during our peak season: January through April and sporadically through the rest of the year. These periods require increasing normal weekly hours, which can include weekends.
Benefits
KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.
Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for 17 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!
KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.