Best Practices, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Federal Laws and Regulations, Federal Tax, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, People Management, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Small Business, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Team Player
A well-established public accounting firm serving small businesses and individual clients, is seeking a Tax Manager to join the team in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys both hands-on tax work and mentoring others, with a clear path for increased responsibility and long-term growth within a collaborative firm.
What You'll Do as the Tax Manager:
- Prepare and review complex federal and state business and individual tax returns
- Oversee the work of tax preparers and provide guidance, coaching, and quality review
- Manage a mix of business and personal tax engagements
- Review returns including 1120, 1120S, 1065, Schedule C, and 1040 filings
- Serve as a trusted advisor to small business and individual clients
- Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients navigate tax-related challenges
- Ensure compliance with changing federal and state tax regulations
- Collaborate with firm leadership on workflow management and client service initiatives
- Help develop and improve internal tax processes and best practices
Must-Haves as the Tax Manager:
- 5+ years of tax preparation experience in public accounting
- 5+ years reviewing tax returns prepared by other professionals
- Strong experience with both business and individual tax returns
- Expertise with federal and state tax compliance
- Experience reviewing forms including 1120, 1120S, 1065, Schedule C, and 1040 returns
- Public accounting experience required
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Experience with tax preparation software such as ProSeries
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
Nice-to-Haves as the Tax Manager:
- Active CPA license
- CPA candidate currently pursuing licensure
- Experience mentoring junior tax professionals
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Interest in taking on increasing responsibility and career advancement opportunities
- Relocation interest for candidates outside the Myrtle Beach area
They Offer:
- Competitive base salary of $90,000-$150,000+, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities twice per year
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employer-paid portion of medical coverage
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Strong work-life balance compared to many public accounting environments
- Private office space for employees
- High level of autonomy and flexibility
- Close-knit, collaborative team environment
- Long-term growth and advancement opportunities