Tax Senior or Tax Manager

Company: Plante Moran 
Location: East Lansing, Michigan

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Accounting / Finance
• Date Posted: 12/22/2011
• Region: Michigan-Lansing
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

Tax Senior or Tax ManagerTracking Code20110373Job Description
Tax Senior or Tax Manager
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For 14 consecutive years, Plante & Moran has been recognized as one of the nation's "100 Best Companies To Work For" by FORTUNE magazine - providing unsurpassed opportunity and an unequaled culture to talented, self-motivated individuals who have a passion to serve and a hunger to thrive. It's hard to explain what makes a great firm. We think it has to do with the people, our benefits, and the overriding culture that guides them. It's a unique balance of achievement, teamwork, caring, and an unofficial 'relatively jerk-free' policy. It makes us different. It makes us better. It helps us thrive.
Plante & Moran, PLLC, is the 12th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the nation. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join ourEast Lansing, MIteam as aTax Senior or Tax Manager.
Position Accountabilities
* Review returns for individual, trust, partnership, corporate and foreign tax clients, including federal, foreign, state and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and Federal and State tax audits
* Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
* Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts
* Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management
* Supervise and coordinate activities of tax staff
* Provide thorough and effective review of staff work product while providing constructive feedback and identifying staff developmental needs
* Make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in review process
* Participate in client engagements from the beginning to completion, this includes planning, executing, and completing tax projects
* Work with client management and staff at all levels to perform tax services
* Monitoring the effective tax rate, as well as quarterly and annual financial statement tax related disclosures
* Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
* Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related issues, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
* Maintain and continue developing relationships with clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities
* Work to gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements
* Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
* Participates in formal proposal process
* Develop client presentations and participate in selling opportunities
* Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
* 3 -8 years of recent tax experience in public accounting
* CPA Required
* Experience with corporate returns and pass through entities is a plus
* Experience supervising and mentoring staff on engagements
* Ability to organize work effectively and meet deadlines
* Proficient with tax software applications
* Superior problem solving ability
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills
Travel & Hours
* This is an exempt position that may require some Saturday work hours and overtime during workweek.
* Qualified individuals must either reside in or nearEast Lansing, MIor be willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity.
* Minimal travel required with this position.
There's no place like Plante & Moran.
Those outside Plante & Moran know itas the 12thlargest public accounting and business advisory firm in the nation. Insiders know us as the place where opportunity thrives. At Plante & Moran, we define "opportunity" with three simple words:Challenge, Experience, andGrowth. By diligently finding ways to insert these concepts into our work, we keep staff at every level of our firm on a steady path to the top of their game and the realization of their professional and personal goals.
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Last, but not least.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
* We only accept electronic applications. Therefore, those who apply directly to a position and submit their resumes through our applicant tracking system will be considered.
* Plante & Moran does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Plante & Moran will not pay a fee related to unsolicited resumes received from search firms or employment agencies and the unsolicited resumes will become the property of Plante & Moran. Plante & Moran will not agree to any contrary terms related to unsolicited resumes.
* Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by a Staffing Consultant.
* All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
* Plante & Moran does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, nationa