Tax Senior / Supervisor

Tax Senior / Supervisor

Role Details:
- Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut.
- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
- Job Type: Full time, permanent.
- Working Arrangement: In office, with flexible scheduling.

Firm Overview:
- An established and growing CPA firm in Glastonbury, CT, is looking to recruit an experienced Tax Senior or Supervisor to join its team.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a supportive firm that values its people and promotes work life balance.
- The role will combine hands on tax preparation with the review of junior staff work and day to day supervision of a team of four junior professionals.
- The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining the quality of client deliverables, supporting the development of junior staff and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
- The firm offers a flexible working environment, a comprehensive benefits package and an upbeat team culture.

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare individual and business tax returns, handling more complex assignments as appropriate to experience.
- Review tax returns and other work prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Oversee the day to day work of four junior team members.
- Provide guidance, training and support to junior staff to help develop their technical skills.
- Monitor workloads and progress to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Identify errors or technical issues and provide constructive feedback to improve work quality.
- Assist with managing client engagements and coordinating work across the team.
- Apply knowledge of relevant tax regulations and accounting principles when preparing and reviewing work.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients to support the smooth delivery of engagements.

Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Active CPA license or CPA candidate.
- Public accounting experience, with a strong background in tax preparation.
- Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff.
- The ability to supervise, mentor and support junior team members.
- Strong technical tax knowledge and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible working schedule.
- Fridays off during July and August.
- Free parking.

Working Arrangements:
- The position is full time, Monday to Friday, based in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
- The role is primarily office based, with flexible scheduling available.

The Ideal Candidate:
- The ideal candidate will be an experienced tax professional who enjoys remaining hands on with preparation and review while taking responsibility for the work and development of junior team members.
- This position would suit someone ready to step into a Senior or Supervisor role within an established CPA firm offering a supportive working environment and opportunities for continued professional development.

Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States

Skills required for this job:

• Accounting
• Mentoring
• Public accounting
• Tax preparation
• Tax return review
• Team supervision