Tax Manager- 1040 Specialist

TAX MANAGER- 1040 SPECIALIST

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 

Pay Range: $98,000-$127,400

Who We Are:

Have you dreamed about waking up and going to work while having a breathtaking view of America’s Mountain!? Make your dream a reality by working with SKR+CO, located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.

At SKR+CO we work hard and play hard. Our biggest asset is YOU. With our competitive compensation, benefits, and fantastic culture, we love to have fun at work and at multiple company events throughout the year. And how about 36-hour work weeks, 17 weeks a year, during May, July, and late October through December?!

What We Offer:

• PTO: 4 weeks accrued per year for full-time employees or 5 weeks based on experience (increases with firm tenure).
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Plan, 3% annual match (100% vested immediately).
• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance.
• $25K life insurance (company paid).
• Short-term disability, long-term disability (company paid).
• Company-paid events (Happy Hours, Employee Appreciation week, Friends + Family Event, and many more!)
• Robust training program.
• Paid CPA exams, study time, and passing bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement- Master of Taxation.
• March/April- complimentary meals 4 nights a week
  • …plus, many more perks and benefits.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA License or Enrolled Agent.
• Minimum 5 years of individual income tax engagement experience in public accounting/professional services firm.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Tax Manager 1040 Specialist you will review 1040 individual income tax returns, manage client engagements, and coach, mentor, and supervise other tax professionals. You will have the opportunity to serve as the primary client contact for a variety of engagements.  You may also represent the firm through community involvement and events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proven technical proficiency in detailed review of complex tax returns including 1040 and Schedule C & E.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Participate in client meetings to assist with answering questions, review returns, research tax issues, and be involved in strategic tax planning.
• Review workpapers and individual tax returns prepared by tax consultants and other department professionals including technically complex returns.
• Deliver exceptional client experience by building collaborative teams and mentoring team members on specialization areas, research skills, and helps to appropriately frame tax issues for analysis.
• Conduct internal training for your team on tax topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills.
• Capacity to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with tax research databases such as Thomas Reuters and RIA.
• Proficient in all tax compliance software including Caseware, Suralink, GoFileRoom, GoSystems, SafeSend, Sure Prep, Depreciation, and standard tax workpapers.

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