Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized Professional Staffing and Recruiting firm that is currently looking for a Tax Manager. This is a direct hire opportunity with a great public accounting firm out in Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities Assumes full responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures Coordinate various phases of engagements - including planning, budgeting, monitoring actual performance against budget, reviewing papers for accuracy and completeness, and reviews financial statements Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff by offering guidance, direction, and constructive feedback Develops and is accountable for the assignment work plan and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved Manage and guide staff on their day-to-day activities including budgeting Review and manage the preparation of the tax returns in a variety of client service areas with an emphasis on high-net-worth individual income taxation, pass through entities Build and maintain client relationships and manage all aspects of the client engagement process Develop innovative tax planning strategies and stay abreast of current tax laws and regulatory changes Research tax law and consult on tax technical questions Plans and manages responsibilities and resources to achieve assigned objectives Helps develop solutions for clients and manages implementation of ideas Communicates engagement progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns with clients Works with co-workers on assignments to anticipate project issues, assess alternatives, and take appropriate measure to resolve assignment issues Identifies client needs and opportunities, and identifies cross selling and new service opportunities Requirements: Bachelor's Degree - Accounting / Finance  Minimum of 6 years of relevant progressive experience in public accounting tax (including technical tax review, consulting, and research) Current CPA Certificate Proficiency in individual, corporate, and partnership tax Proficiency in tax software, MS Oficcie and Quickbooks

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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