Tax Supervisor - Construction Services at Horne LLP in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

HORNE is an industry leader in Accounting and Business Advisory Services.

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our clients value the construction-specific financial guidance needed to successfully compete, grow and plan for the future. We are big enough to serve regional and national clients, but small enough to foster a family atmosphere.  From large, publicly held companies to smaller, family-owned businesses, our clients come in all shapes and sizes so you'll get opportunities to serve and manage variety of industries in many different ways.

Position Summary:

Tax Supervisors are responsible for preparing more complex tax returns with little assistance.  Supervisors will assist interns, associates, and senior associates with technical and software issues.  Supervisors will begin to review more complicated tax returns.  Supervisors will communicate with clients regularly and build client relationships. Supervisors will be proficient in tax research and be able to properly document and cite findings.

Required Experience and Education:

• Four (4) to five (5) years’ tax experience in public accounting or consulting, demonstrating a progression in complexity and number of projects managed.


• Experience with partnerships, estates and trusts is strongly preferred


• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, or degree appropriate to practice area is required


• Must be CPA eligible. Current and valid CPA license is preferred


• If CPA, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and respective state societies


• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software, or software appropriate to practice group. Experience with CCH ProSystemfx or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred

Job Requirements:

• Assumes full responsibility for supervising projects and special assignments using established Firm policies and procedures.


• Develops relationships with clients and provides high quality client service. Adding value to clients’ businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Begins to learn cross-selling opportunities and refer those opportunities to more qualified professionals.


• Coordinates various phases of tax return preparation, budgets time, monitors actual performance against budget, prepares complex tax returns and reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness on less complex projects.


• Identify tax issues and planning opportunities as they arise and communicate to Manager, Senior Manager or Partner.


• Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff.


• Assigns work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.


• Supports training of staff members, offers guidance and direction, gives constructive criticism of working papers.


• Ensures that working papers, tax returns, and other client deliverables are accurate and prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.


• Communicates project’s progress, problems, resolutions, tax activity and other business concerns to Managers, Senior Managers, or Partners.


• Assists in recruiting entry-level and experienced staff by serving as “greeters” for on-campus interviews and such other recruiting duties as needed and attend Beta Alpha Psi events, career days, and functions at colleges and universities sponsored by the Firm.


• Accepts responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.


• Learns through Performance Advisor or direct Supervisor proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participates in Firm’s practice development efforts including expanding services to clients.


• Understands the Firm’s business on a day to day basis: billings and collections, proper utilization of staff, Firm policies and procedures, etc.


• Participates in Full Potential Development Program and serves as new hire buddy.


• Assumes individual responsibility to learn all new technology introduced by the Firm as appropriate for service/practice area.


• Such other duties as may be assigned.

Career Track Guidelines:

• Performs all duties described above


• Develop technical proficiency and competence


• Work effectively as part of a client service team


• Contribute to positive work environment by assisting other Associates and Interns


• Gain thorough understanding of HORNE's existing clients and develop rapport with those clients


• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate business etiquette, including proper dress and business correspondence


• Seek to learn through training and individual study


• Participate in Full Potential Development Program and Firm recruiting activities


• Actively participate in HORNE community involvement programs

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different CPA-led business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs, and we pride ourselves on offering "unrivaled flexibility".  Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good.  Come join us at team HORNE!

 

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