Laporte CPAs and Business Advisors
Tax Manager- Construction
Laporte CPAs and Business Advisors, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Description
Responsibilities•Reviews and manages tax returns, extensions, and tax planning calculations•Prepares complex federal and state income taxes and estate and gift taxes•Supervises and manages large tax engagements•Identifies solutions for client issues•Completes assignments within budgeted time frame and within firm quality standards•Assigns projects to appropriate team members•Recognizes opportunities to provide additional services to new or existing clients•Assists in business development by meeting with potential clients•Maintains long-term focus on client relationships by maintaining client contact with appropriate individuals throughout the year•Coaches, develops, and motivates fellow staff members, including interns through senior associates•Assists in the development and training of new staff•Recruits for future staff hires
Credentials and Experience•Bachelor of Science in Accounting•Master of Science in Taxation preferred but not required•CPA certification required•4-8 years of public accounting experience with a national or regional firm in their tax departmentKnowledge and Skills•Strong knowledge and experience in tax preparation and review•Ability to develop tax strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of construction businesses, including maximizing deductions, credits, and incentives•In-depth understanding of construction industry tax regulations, including percentage of completion method, accounting for long-term contracts, and look-back calculations.•Strong knowledge of authoritative federal and state taxation including income taxes and estate and gift taxes•Ability to manage multiple projects with consistency and accuracy•High level of professionalism•Ability to work in a team environment•High sense of urgency•Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines•Strong oral and written communication skills•Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Responsibilities•Reviews and manages tax returns, extensions, and tax planning calculations•Prepares complex federal and state income taxes and estate and gift taxes•Supervises and manages large tax engagements•Identifies solutions for client issues•Completes assignments within budgeted time frame and within firm quality standards•Assigns projects to appropriate team members•Recognizes opportunities to provide additional services to new or existing clients•Assists in business development by meeting with potential clients•Maintains long-term focus on client relationships by maintaining client contact with appropriate individuals throughout the year•Coaches, develops, and motivates fellow staff members, including interns through senior associates•Assists in the development and training of new staff•Recruits for future staff hires
Credentials and Experience•Bachelor of Science in Accounting•Master of Science in Taxation preferred but not required•CPA certification required•4-8 years of public accounting experience with a national or regional firm in their tax departmentKnowledge and Skills•Strong knowledge and experience in tax preparation and review•Ability to develop tax strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of construction businesses, including maximizing deductions, credits, and incentives•In-depth understanding of construction industry tax regulations, including percentage of completion method, accounting for long-term contracts, and look-back calculations.•Strong knowledge of authoritative federal and state taxation including income taxes and estate and gift taxes•Ability to manage multiple projects with consistency and accuracy•High level of professionalism•Ability to work in a team environment•High sense of urgency•Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines•Strong oral and written communication skills•Proficiency in Microsoft Office