Howard Howard and Hodges is hiring: Tax Accounting Manager in Sarasota

Howard, Howard, and Hodges specialize in providing accounting, payroll, and tax services to small business owners throughout Central Florida. We are currently seeking an experienced and thorough Tax Accounting Manager to join our rapidly growing firm. The accountant manager will have an immediate and lasting impact on all company operations, helping us perform impactful audits and keep our client’s finances meticulously correct and powerfully informative.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training and motivating bookkeepers while supervising and delegating department tasks.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensuring audits are completed promptly with a quality product.
• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with GAAP and current financial legislation. Analyzing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships through ongoing communication.
• Handling federal, state, and local registrations for clients.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
• Staying up to date with the latest financial and accounting trends and software.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications

• 6+ years Tax Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, master’s degree preferred but not required.
• CPA or EA is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted.
• Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks and UltraTax.
• Personal integrity: ability to keep customer and company confidences.
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Exceptional math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Howard, Howard and Hodges offer a team-oriented work environment and competitive compensation package, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid training, paid holidays and paid time off.

For more information about our company, please visit our web site at http://www.howardcpas.com/. We are an equal opportunity employer.