Tax Supervisor - Construction Services

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our firsthand knowledge of the construction industry enables us to provide practical, real-world advice on how to improve overall performance and growth. We help clients in a wide range of specialties - from architecture to general contracting to roadbuilding and HVAC - successfully compete, grow and plan for the future.

Position Summary:

Tax Supervisors are responsible for preparing more complex tax returns with little assistance. Supervisors will assist interns, associates, and senior associates with technical and software issues. Supervisors will begin to review more complicated tax returns. Supervisors will communicate with clients regularly and build client relationships. Supervisors will be proficient in tax research and be able to properly document and cite findings.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assumes full responsibility for supervising projects and special assignments using established Firm policies and procedures.
• Develops relationships with clients and provides high quality client service. Adding value to clients' businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Begins to learn cross-selling opportunities and refer those opportunities to more qualified professionals.
• Coordinates various phases of tax return preparation, budgets time, monitors actual performance against budget, prepares complex tax returns and reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness on less complex projects.
• Identify tax issues and planning opportunities as they arise and communicate to Manager, Senior Manager or Partner.
• Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff.
• Assigns work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
• Supports training of staff members, offers guidance and direction, gives constructive criticism of working papers.
• Ensures that working papers, tax returns, and other client deliverables are accurate and prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
• Communicates project's progress, problems, resolutions, tax activity and other business concerns to Managers, Senior Managers, or Partners.
• Supports the recruitment of entry-level and experienced staff by acting as a "greeter" for on-campus interviews and performing other related recruiting tasks. Attends Beta Alpha Psi events, career days, and other college and university functions sponsored by the firm.
• Accepts responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.
• Under the guidance of a Performance Advisor or direct Supervisor, develops effective delegation and workload management skills, and consistently demonstrates the ability to delegate tasks appropriately and manage workload efficiently

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews workpapers and reports prepared by staff
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations

Work environment

Work to be performed in HORNE office setting

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Travel required

Minimal travel.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, and 5-7 years of equivalent accounting experience required.
• Expertise in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set priorities with excellent time management skills
• Enjoyment in working independently with clear deadlines and deliverables
• Team player attitude with proven abilities to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred education and experience

• Four (4) to five (5) years of tax experience working in public accounting
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting software applications including, but not limited to QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct is preferred
• CPA License or CPA Exam eligibility
• Experience in any of the following industries is a plus:

• Manufacturing/Distribution
• Nonprofit
• Real Estate (any aspect)
• Retail (E-Commerce)

Proficiency with any industry specific software applications used by the industries noted above considered a plus HORNE Values...

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers...

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls "Deliver with Care."
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you'll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!

HORNE does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. HORNE will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Location: Hattiesburg South, MS, US

Posted Date: 11/25/2024