Sciarabba Walker & CO LLP - Supervisor at Sciarabba Walker & CO LLP

Reports to PIC for each assignment and Tax and Audit department heads overall

Major Function: Prepare and review a variety of income tax returns with .

Nature & Scope of Responsibilities: The supervisor will be responsible for a wide range of assignments including tax planning, consulting and projections, the preparation and/or review of complex individual and business income tax returns that involve foreign tax issues.  

Tax Functions (if applicable):

• Prepare and/or supervise preparation of individual, business, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm. Often moving toward at least one specialty area
• Develop an expertise of specialized IRC sections, regulations and interpretations while maintaining general overall knowledge
• Maintain proficiency in tax research including knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm and participate in and direct research projects
• Prepare tax projections and become knowledgeable with respect to tax planning strategies
• Handle tax audits
• Maintain contact with clients

General:

• Know, understand, follow and enforce the firm’s policies and procedures
• Submit all work for review and assist in review of staff work
• Strive to meet chargeable hours budget
• Keep PIC informed of status of work in relation to client needs and due dates
• Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discuss them with person responsible for engagement
• Keep up with professional reading to stay current on changing laws and regulations
• Attend in-office and external training programs to expand technical knowledge; prepare for and lead in-office training
• Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff and senior accountants
• Prepare for and pass CPA exam, if not previously done
• Assist in firm administrative functions as assigned by firm management
• Develop network of referral sources through active involvement in professional and civic organizations
• Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Develop understanding of billing procedures
• Possess creativity in evaluating client service procedures and recommend improvements in those systems
• Overall responsibility to monitor progress of engagements under their charge in relation to budgets and due dates
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field

· CPA or enrolled agent required

· Five+ years experience in the preparation or review of tax returns with international components. provision and tax treaties. 

· Provide international tax technical guidance to tax professionals firm-wide. 

· Ability to research complex tax issues

· Excellent communication skills and experience successfully managing client relationships

· Creative problem solving skills

· Independent worker

· Experience with forms 1040NR, 5471, 5472 and 8833 is a must.