What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Professional position at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.?
Job Description
Job Description
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. (CBM), an accounting and business advisory firm that serves clients throughout Washington, DC, Baltimore, and the Mid-Atlantic region, is currently seeking a dedicated senior tax professional with at least three years of public accounting and tax experience to work primarily on compilation / review and tax engagements for our clients.
Remote work / flexible schedule is available.
Essential Functions
- Manage tax related processes, procedures, and team
- Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, including more complex cases
- Review and approve all returns, with the exception of those dealing with specialized issues requiring the expertise of another manager or director
- Review tax accruals and associated working papers
- Assume responsibility for the smooth flow of tax returns
- Act as director-in-charge for a variety of clients, and act as key client for a variety of engagements
- Bill and discuss fees with clients
- Prepare BNA projections and become involved in planning for more complex clients
- Become involved in tax planning for less complex client situations
- Analyze IRS notices and draft responses
- Review IRS notice responses prepared by other tax personnel
- Represent clients before the IRS
- Communicate tax developments to the firm
- Perform more complex tax research and review the research projects of others
- Assist accounting and auditing staff members in client meetings
- Delegate work to and manage / supervise the work of tax staff, senior tax accountants, and tax supervisors
- Participate in tax department administrative projects
- Work with directors to establish standards for the tax staff and evaluate and counsel tax staff members
- Act as a resource for tax staff, senior tax accountants, tax supervisors, and tax managers
- Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service
- Develop a general understanding of the firm's philosophy and tax opinions
- Establish good working relationships with all directors and staff members
- Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and imagination
Other Functions
Job Qualifications
About CBM
At CBM, it is our goal to hire talented, energetic people who are enthusiastic about what they do. We offer a mentorship program to encourage individuals to grow professionally and develop in their careers. CBM offers today's accounting professionals opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced environment that allows for both professional success and work-life balance.
CBM offers a diverse, flexible work environment, and we are proud to offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities, and a team-oriented environment.
Company Benefits