Tax Supervisor (San Jose)

TAX SUPERVISORWell established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Supervising Senior to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and a fast track to Partnership!Tax SUPERVISOR Responsibilities The Tax Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and Supervising Senior skills are required. The Tax Supervisor makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.ResponsibilitiesPerforms technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax Supervising Senior works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.Supervisory Responsibilities:Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants. Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.QualificationsAt least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.