Tax Supervisor

James Moore & Co., P.L. is a Top 200 public accounting and business consulting firm located in Florida with offices in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee. Our practice includes tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, data analytics and business intelligence, and business advisory services. Our diverse industry specializations include start-up technology, healthcare, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, higher education, construction, and real estate. For more information about our firm, please visit us at: www.jmco.com.

We're searching for an Accounting Supervisor to join our Tax team in our Gainesville office. This position is responsible for all facets of client engagements, including supervising preparers and directing the day-to-day progress of engagements. This role requires a combination of technical accounting expertise and client relationship management to serve as a liaison between clients and the Firm. The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining high-quality service delivery and developing employees under their supervision.

Why you'll love it at James Moore:

• Moore Valued: You're empowered to suggest new and better ways of doing what we do and actively participate in the innovation to evolve the Firm over time.
• Moore Flexible: We value our vacation time just as much as our work! Here at JMCO, you'll be met with flexible PTO and work options in an environment where we hold ourselves accountable for getting the work done on our own time.
• Moore Impactful: At James Moore, we provide solutions to the small businesses that impact our local economies and to non-profits that make a difference where we work and play.

Who you are:

• You enjoy creating your own path, a path to success not predetermined for you but made with you.
• You're flexible, adaptable, and empowered to add your own spin to our uncommon culture inspired by our diverse team members.
• You relish dynamic work and balancing multiple projects.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and a willingness to work collaboratively to create and implement successful solutions.
• You strive to be an expert in your area of practice and diligently pursue relevant credentials and certifications.

What you will do in the Supervisor role:

• Apply appropriate accounting and tax knowledge on workpapers and assignments to ensure accurate and reliable data for clients’ needs.
• Utilize accounting and tax software to perform routine client data entry, tasks, and documentation.
• Partner with team leaders to ensure the appropriate amount of work is distributed among the team and the firm as needed.
• Train and delegate various types of projects to employees while ensuring standards are being met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and preparers regarding accounting-related inquiries, issues, and recommendations.
• Validate the accuracy of client-submitted documentation, identify and resolve discrepancies, and communicate necessary clarifications. Escalate issues as needed.
• Complete complex tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Contribute to the tax planning and projections process.
• Perform technical quality control review of workpapers and other engagement items.
• Develop in industries and service lines to grow specialized knowledge.
• Participate in recruiting events as a representative of the department to provide candidates with information about career opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory accounting and tax standards, staying abreast of industry updates and best practices.
• Collaborate across various organizational departments and work with cross-functional teams to execute goals.
• Comply with the Firm’s training and continuous education requirements.
• Meet the Firm’s guidelines for productivity and utilization standards.
• Work with the Firm’s management team to actively lead and monitor performance goals such as chargeable hours, growth, profitability, and innovation.
• Manage the lifecycle of projects, client engagements, business operations and/or subordinates.

What you'll bring to the table:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline as well as 3 years of experience in tax accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills as well as high-level analytical and reasoning skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess Suite.
• Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent preferred.
• Prior experience in a supervisory position preferred.

Benefits of joining JMCo:

• We offer a 4-5% annual contribution to ALL employees through our 401K program, regardless of what they can contribute to their own savings.
• We pay for 100% of our employees' basic healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

When you join James Moore and Co., P.L. you are joining a firm that sees you as Moore. We believe in a firm that values who you are and the unique ideas you bring to the table. We know you have goals, both personal and professional, and we want to work together to make those goals a reality.

"Together we are Moore."

James Moore & Co., CPAs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a background check including a criminal record check, reference check, credit check, employment, and education verification.

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