Tax Manager - Gov Contracting: Fully Remote

A rapidly growing CPA firm is looking to bring on an experienced Tax Manager to add to their growing team. Based out of the Maryland/Virginia area, the firm offers great flexibility to be able to work remotely. Their client base is largely in the Gov Contracting & Technology space, so experience working with those types of organizations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review complex annual tax returns 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040, 1041, and 709
• Review multi-state tax returns for businesses and individuals. Understand and advise clients state nexus, apportionment, state adjustments, pass-through entity taxes, and composite tax returns
• Develop and review workpapers necessary for tax compliance such as accrual to cash basis conversion and book to tax differences, etc.
• Perform year-end tax planning by projecting taxable income and tax liabilities and participate in related client meetings
• Review quarterly estimated tax payment vouchers
• Review business personal property tax returns, business license renewals, and any other state and local tax compliance as necessary
• Represent and correspond on behalf of clients for examinations and notices from the IRS and state and local jurisdictions
• Perform tax research to resolve tax issues and consult clients
• Maintain effective communication with clients and team members for effective management of projects from start to completion
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Mentor staff/senior's
• Perform other job related duties as necessary

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA is required
• Master’s in taxation is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience directly in a tax accountant role with a public accounting firm
• Previous experience in the government contracting industry is required
• Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Code preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication are required
• Manage multiple projects within time budgets and take ownership on assigned projects
• Demonstrate positive attitude and willingness to build skills/knowledge
• Maintain proactive approach for client services