Tax Manager - Public Accounting & Client Compliance

We are seeking a credentialed Tax & Compliance Manager to join a collaborative public accounting practice serving clients in and around Odessa, Delaware. This role is designed for a professional who enjoys working closely with clients, supporting accounting workflows, and supervising compliance and bookkeeping activities within a small business advisory environment.

This position is ideal for a motivated public accounting professional with 3–5 years of supervisory tax experience who values teamwork, open communication, and continuous professional growth. The Tax & Compliance Manager will serve as a technical resource and client service leader while helping maintain consistent quality standards across tax and accounting engagements.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity for a detail-oriented professional comfortable managing multiple client relationships while supporting staff development and operational improvement efforts across the practice in the Odessa region.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prepare federal, state, and local individual and business tax returns from engagement start through final filing for clients in and around Odessa, Delaware
• Supervise and review work completed by junior tax and accounting staff while supporting technical training and professional development
• Develop recurring tax projection models on monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles for small business clients operating near Odessa
• Respond to IRS and state tax authority notices related to income, payroll, and business taxation matters
• Review bookkeeping records, general ledger postings, and financial statement preparation activities
• Support payroll compliance reporting including W-2, 1099, and related filings
• Maintain secure, well-organized digital tax and accounting record systems
• Apply tax planning strategies that help small business clients improve financial and compliance outcomes
• Prepare advanced advisory summaries and management-level reporting for select clients in the Odessa market
• Participate in quality assurance programs and help strengthen internal workflow controls
• Support improvements in cybersecurity awareness and accounting process reliability
• Communicate directly with clients regarding compliance updates, filing requirements, and planning opportunities
• Monitor service quality performance metrics and assist leadership with operational insights

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of public accounting experience in tax compliance, return review, or supervisory accounting roles
• Active CPA, EA, or licensed tax preparation credential preferred
• Strong understanding of individual, partnership, and business taxation regulations
• Experience managing correspondence with federal and state tax agencies
• Practical bookkeeping and client accounting services experience required
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop systems
• Familiarity with UltraTax, Accounting CS, or similar tax software is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and document management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients
• Collaborative and service-oriented professional mindset

Benefits

• Full-time, on-site position located in Odessa, Delaware
• Small business public accounting practice supporting clients in the surrounding region
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and practice development initiatives
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Medical reimbursement assistance
• Dental, life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Family medical, maternity, and paternity leave programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Flexible scheduling arrangements
• Paid time off and holiday leave

Apply directly to be considered for immediate review.