Tax Supervisor

GRF CPAs & Advisors

Tax Supervisor supervising tax return preparation and special assignments in Bethesda, MD at GRF CPAs & Advisors. Leading engagement phases and supervising staff in tax compliance.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assumes full responsibility for supervising tax return preparation and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures and managerial direction.
Coordinates various phases of engagements, plans engagements, budgets time and expenses, monitors actual performance against budget, reviews returns for accuracy, completeness, suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures. Resolves problems as they arise.
Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement.
Determines the extent of review required in a tax return and selects elements to be reviewed.
Assigns tasks to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
Trains staff members, offers guidance and direction, gives constructive criticism of working papers.
Ensures that drafts of working papers and returns are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards.
Communicates engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client.
Reviews with manger or partner significant findings that raise questions involving accounting principles, tax issues or return presentation.
Prepares or reviews returns, notes, schedules, and management letters for later discussion between manager or partner and the client.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of tax engagements and staff managed.
Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, and clients, and vendors.
Ability to organize projects, set priorities and delegate tasks under constantly changing circumstances for different clients and partners
Must keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities
Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information
Awareness of skills required to bring in new business
Familiarity with tax research materials available in all media

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with profit sharing
Employer-supported medical coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Student loan repayment
Generous PTO
Culture that fosters flexibility and career development

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax return preparationbudgetingtax researchworking papers reviewfinancial reportingaccounting principlestax complianceengagement planningperformance monitoringstaff training

Soft Skills

supervisioncommunicationproblem-solvingdelegationorganizational skillsconstructive criticismclient managementadaptabilityconfidentialitybusiness development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting