Small Business Accounting Supervisor

Job Summary :

The Small Business Accounting Supervisor plays a key role in supporting the firm's small business and individual clients through accurate tax preparation, strategic tax planning, and financial guidance. This position works closely with the Small Business Accounting Manager to oversee the preparation and review of moderately complex S corporation, partnership, and individual tax returns. The role involves supervising staff accountants and bookkeepers, reviewing client financials for accuracy, and ensuring all engagements are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with professional standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborates closely with Small Business Accounting Manager to ensure accurate and timely completion of engagements.
• Prepare and / or review mid-level complexity S corporation, partnership, and individual income tax returns.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes.
• Supervise and train staff accountants and bookkeepers to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
• Review client financial statements and reports prepared by internal staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with clients and internal team members.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and client confidentiality.
• Manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Assist clients with special projects, including tax planning, sales tax compliance, and financial statement preparation.
• Deliver engagements on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Continuously develop technical expertise and contribute to the firm's overall growth and knowledge base.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.