Tax Supervisor - Entity Tax Services

KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. It operates eight offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, China and Switzerland and has more than 300 professionals. KLR is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in New England and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 18 consecutive years. Due to growth, we are seeking a Tax Supervisor to join our Entity Tax Group (Corporate Tax), based out of our Boston, Providence, or Newport offices on a flexible hybrid basis.

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

• Technical planning and advising of clients that include private entities including C-Corp, S-Corp, Trusts, and Partnerships
• Work on engagement deliverables (such as tax returns, work papers, etc.); participate in technical and strategic reviews as a member of the engagement team to ensure quality control standards are met; ensure on time delivery and on budget
• Own client work assigned for completion  
• Strategize with Managers regarding tax planning  
• Research tax issues and providing guidance to other staff assigned to engagement  
• Delegates work to tax staff accountants and supervises work.
• Participates in tax department administrative projects.
• 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.

Other Duties:

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.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Master’s degree in Taxation or related field preferred
• 4 years of accounting experience prior experience in public accounting
• Currently having; or in the process of qualifying for 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

We are looking for a candidate to work full time. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 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 may 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 18 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.