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Description

Our client, a CPA firm in the greater Wilkes-Barre area, is seeking to hire a Tax and Audit Manager to join their team. The Tax and Audit Manager is a senior-level professional responsible for managing the firm’s tax compliance, advisory, and audit review functions. This role provides day-to-day technical leadership to staff accountants and tax preparers while coordinating closely with the firm’s non-working owner and Office Manager to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant service delivery.

The Tax and Audit Manager oversees individual, corporate, and partnership tax engagements; monitors staff workflow and quality; manages filing deadlines and extensions; responds to taxing authority notices; and advises clients on tax planning and savings opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Technical Oversight

• Manage and oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of:

• Individual income tax returns

• Corporate and S-corporation returns

• Partnership returns

• Related state and local filings

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and professional standards.

• Review complex tax returns and resolve technical issues prior to submission.

• Manage extensions, estimated tax payments, and filing calendars for all clients.

• Monitor changes in tax law and assess firm and client impact.

Client Service & Tax Advisory

• Serve as a primary technical contact for assigned clients.

• Advise clients on tax planning strategies and legitimate tax savings opportunities.

• Assist with and respond to IRS and state tax notices, audits, and correspondence.

• Coordinate with clients to obtain complete and timely tax information.

• Communicate complex tax matters in a clear, professional, and practical manner.

Audit Responsibilities

• Review audit workpapers and draft financial statements for accuracy and compliance.

• Assist with audit planning, supervision, and quality control.

• Prepare or review audit reports for submission, subject to final approval by the firm owner.

• Ensure adherence to applicable auditing standards and firm policies.

Staff Supervision & Workflow Management

• Lead, mentor, and support staff accountants, tax preparers, and seasonal personnel.

• Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met during tax season and throughout the year.

• Review staff work and provide constructive feedback and training.

• Assist in onboarding and training new staff members.

• Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Office Operations & Process Management

• Coordinate with the Office Manager on tax season scheduling, staffing needs, and workflow planning.

• Assist in developing, updating, and documenting tax office procedures, checklists, and quality control processes.

• Support firm-wide compliance with internal policies and professional standards.

• Participate in continuous improvement of systems, templates, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required. CPA license strongly preferred.

• At least 6+ years of progressive experience in public accounting.

• Proven expertise in preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor less experienced staff effectively.

• Proficiency with tax software tools, such as CCH ProSystem Fx.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex tax matters to clients clearly and accurately.

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