WILLIAMS OVERMAN PIERCE, LLP , a regional public accounting, and advisory firm with offices in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington, currently has a position available for a Tax Manager. Our ideal candidate will possess 5 years of recent experience in a public accounting tax environment, with a concentrated focus on reviewing various entity tax returns, supervision, and training of staff, as well as creating and maintaining client relationships. We are a family-oriented firm that offers an excellent work environment with opportunity for advancement, flexible scheduling, and half-day Fridays during the summer. Our benefits are first-rate, including unlimited paid time off, a 401k plan, medical and dental insurance, and a flexible spending plan.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and direct corporate, individual, and partnership tax engagements.
• Review complex tax returns including forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040, 1041, etc.
• Identify tax issues and provide tax planning advice to a diverse client base.
• Supervise, develop, and train members of our tax practice.
• Focus on management of client relationships to ensure delivery of exceptional client services.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions; identify and document uncertain tax positions.
• Perform and review technical tax research, analysis, and written memorandum.
• Assist clients with management of federal and state tax audits and negotiate tax positions.
• Work directly with the firm’s leadership to support the many operational elements of the firm’s tax services, including thought leadership, quality control and training and development.
• Ensure exceptional client service by delivering the highest quality results, providing forward-thinking advice and suggestions on relevant matters in a manner that is timely and straight-forward.
• Responsible for leading a team of staff level positions and ensuring proper execution of assignments.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a public accounting environment or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• CPA certification required.
• Experience with multistate taxation is strongly preferred.
• Experienced at reviewing income tax returns and tax provisions.
• ProSystem Tax and CCH Axcess software experience preferred.
• Ability and passion for developing the professional skills of our people.
• Must possess excellent supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the firm’s management team is critical.
• Strong research and compliance skills.
• Proven ability to work on multiple client engagements and adhere to tax deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Experience with CaseWare Working Papers software and a paperless work environment a plus.
• Advanced MS Excel experience.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel supporting various industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communications as well as proficient collaboration skills.