Tax Manager / Oversee tax compliance, return preparation, tax planning, and audit responses / Accounting/Auditing

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee tax compliance services, including preparation and filing of tax returns (corporate, individual,
partnership, etc.) and providing tax planning services.
* Provide tax-related consulting services to clients, including advising on tax implications of business transactions.
* Manage tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries and notices.
* Develop and implement tax planning strategies for clients to minimize tax liability.
* Review tax provisions and tax footnotes in financial statements.
* Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
* Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations and ensure compliance for clients.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
* CPA or EA certification required.
* 5+ years of experience in tax compliance and planning.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
* Experience with tax software (e.g. Lacerte, ProSystem fx Tax) and accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

* Bilingual in Japanese and English a plus.