Accounting & Tax Manager

Pay: $85000.00 - $110000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of your own portfolio of small-business and individual clients with the autonomy to make a real impact.
• Enjoy four-day workweeks after tax season giving you more time for life outside the office.
• Join a growing well-established accounting practice with a supportive experienced team and long-standing client relationships.
• Make your mark by improving workflows introducing ideas and helping shape how our firm operates.
• Build toward a senior leadership role with direct access to decision-makers.
• Receive performance-based bonus opportunities paid continuing education and support for CPA or EA exam expenses.

Location: LaGrange IN On-site with future flexibility potential. Were working toward offering partial remote opportunities as team members grow into their roles. Candidates should live within approximately 45 minutes of our office. This is not a fully remote position.

Note: Were open to two career paths: a licensed CPA with 3 years of public accounting experience or an experienced accounting and tax professional with 8 years of relevant experience including 3 years in public accounting. A CPA license is not required for the second path.

About Us

Confidential Employer. Were a relationship-driven public accounting firm dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses succeed. Our team combines deep accounting expertise with personalized service a collaborative culture and a commitment to continuous improvement. We believe great people deserve meaningful work professional growth and a voice in how things are done.

Job Description

• Manage a portfolio of individual and small-business clients overseeing accounting and tax engagements from start to finish.
• Prepare and review individual partnership S corporation C corporation and fiduciary tax returns.
• Oversee bookkeeping account reconciliations adjusting entries and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare compilation and review engagement work for business clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning year-end projections and guidance on complex tax matters.
• Build trusted client relationships by explaining financial results and tax strategies in clear practical terms.
• Review staff work mentor junior accountants and help maintain exceptional quality standards.
• Coordinate tax-season deadlines client communications and engagement workflows.
• Help improve our accounting systems processes and technology as our firm continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license with 3 years of public accounting experience OR 8 years of accounting and tax experience including 3 years in public accounting.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns including pass-through entities.
• Strong background in bookkeeping reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to manage client engagements meet deadlines and communicate confidently with clients.
• Experience reviewing staff work or readiness to take on review responsibilities.
• Familiarity with UltraTax CS Practice CS or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Experience with tax planning staff mentorship or advisory services is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe that professional success and personal well-being should go hand in hand. Youll work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration continuous learning and excellent client service. With four-day workweeks after tax season opportunities to grow into leadership and the freedom to contribute ideas youll have the chance to build a rewarding long-term career with us.

JPC-2535

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 3 yrs public accounting; active CPA eligible for Indiana licensure OR 8 years accounting and tax experience (including 3 public accounting)

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A growing Northern Indiana CPA firm seeks an Accounting & Tax Manager to oversee small-business and individual client engagements. The role combines tax preparation/review bookkeeping financial statements client management and staff development. Open to CPAs with 3 years of public accounting or experienced non-CPAs with 8 years of accounting and tax experience.

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