Tax Supervisor

Supervisor – Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A.

Location: In-person, Asheville, NC

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

 

Firm Overview:

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that provides excellent client service with a high-level of technical expertise and attention to detail. We have about 55 professional and administrative staff that collaborate across three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard.  The Firm operates with integrity and professionalism, which are outlined in our Core Values, while providing a work environment that nurtures professional development and curiosity.

 

Position Overview:

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is seeking a supervisor with strong technical, analytical and communication skills. The Supervisor role is the initial level of the management group in the firm, as such they are expected to provide a high-level of technical expertise, review staff and senior accountant work, and actively manage client relationships and workflow. The main focus of the Supervisor position is the accomplishment of fieldwork and the preparation of a product suitable for final review by a Manager or Partner, through both his/her own efforts and that of lower level staff. 

 

Job Duties:

Workflow and Job Management:

• Coordinate the logistics of all assigned engagements, assuming responsibility for delegation of work
• Keep partners and managers fully informed on the progress of the assigned engagements
• Review and take responsibility for all directed staff accountants’ work, both in terms of accuracy and timeliness of completion

Technical Skills and Preparation:

• Be able to review the work of others not only for clerical accuracy, but also to evaluate positions taken in the treatment of items and the implications to the client
• Perform tax planning functions for client work and recommend actions to be taken
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including keeping current on new developments and the communication of such to staff
• Develop areas of specialty and expertise

Staff Training and Development:

• Train staff in workpaper/final product preparation through both review notes and hands-on training
• Participate in the GK Mentor Program and recommend training and development opportunities for staff
• Assist in the evaluations of staff as requested by a partner or the Employee Success & Training Coordinator

Professional Development & Promotion:

• Accompany partners and/or managers on prospective client meetings
• Develop business contacts and referral sources for new clients
• Maintain ongoing contact with existing clients throughout the year to determine new services to be offered
• Develop the ability to recognize issues and form a preliminary solution before presenting to manager/partner
• Take a leadership role among Senior Staff, join firm committees as requested, and participate in firm administration

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including  in-person, phone, and written communications
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial data and draw reasonable conclusions
• Demonstrate professionalism, both in your appearance and bearing
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and the firm business
• Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the employee manual
• Ability to work overtime as needed throughout the year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field
• CPA license
• At least 5 years’ experience in public accounting or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience supervising staff and reviewing their work

 

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Group Health Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Plan (HSA)
  • Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees
• Medical Reimbursement Plan (MRP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employer Matching for eligible employees
  • Discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions
• Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements

 

*This is not an exhaustive list of benefits provided by the Firm. Any benefits listed here are subject to change based on management decisions.