Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC (RS&F) is a fast-growing regional business consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax firm with offices in Towson, and Columbia, Maryland. As one of the Top 20 firms in our region, our team of professionals assist clients in charting a course for success and serves as their trusted advisor. 

RS&F differentiates itself by providing innovative strategic and operational consulting services through entrepreneurial business practices. In the marketplace, RS&F is recognized as the go-to entrepreneurial firm for entrepreneurial clients. RS&F's team is trained in the most up-to-date industry knowledge and best practices. We consistently provide close, personalized attention to our clients while offering a wide range of resources and extensive business network. 

RS&F prides itself in a team culture that stresses independence, flexibility, opportunity, and empowerment. We maintain a platform that supports career development, personal growth, and unique journeys. Additionally, RS&F is constantly evolving to meet the needs of both our team and clients, which translates into many long-term employee and client relationships. 

Summary Description

As a member of our Tax team, you will be empowered to work directly with clients with a diverse client base, partners and senior staff to provide a broad spectrum of tax and related consulting services. You will be able to participate in a unique client-based approach, providing access to primary client account activity as well as work on underlying entities, trusts, and individual tax returns. You will work closely as needed with our Accounting and Assurance staff on client engagements that span both groups. The tax supervisor will be valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader and recognized for your accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, foundations, and corporations, with an emphasis on complex high net worth families and middle market operating businesses and real estate 
• Identify and research tax and compliance issues as needed using various tax research platforms 
• Work closely with clients, senior staff and partners within our client-based approach to provide outstanding client service and to build client confidence in and trust for the firm 
• Serve as the Engagement Manager on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, final deliverable and billing and collections 
• Develop a detailed engagement work plan, including budgets and timeline for delivery 
• Monitor project status against the budget and communicate schedule adjustments to management 
• Effectively analyze client transactions and unusual situations with a level of complexity in incorporating the accounting effect of the transaction or situation 
• Recognize and resolve potential and/or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting, if necessary 
• Maintain lines of communication with both staff and clients to address client concerns and identify opportunities to increase level and type of services 
• Take responsibility for subordinates’ activities and chargeability, including effective delegation of work to staff 
• Develop team processes and systems to improve the productivity and growth of the business 
• Develop subordinates’ technical and industry skills and encourage growth 
• Lead by example through demonstration of initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking 

• 5 years of public accounting experience with tax specialization 
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 
• Experience with trusts and foundations required 
• ProSystemsfx Tax, fixed asset software, and Advance Flow 
• CPA preferred 
• Problem solving and analytical skills 
• Self-motivated with excellent follow through on assigned duties 

Benefits

• Hybrid Flex Schedule & Remote Work Available

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays) 

• RELAX Half Day Fridays

• Retirement Plan (401 (k) Profit Sharing) 

• Short and Long Term Disability 

• Paid Family Leave 

• Training & Development 

RS&F provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws and all other employment laws and regulations. RS&F is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.