THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you looking to grow your career with a supportive Director and strong Tax Team?
• Do you have strong Franchise and Income Tax knowledge that you wish to utilize in a fast-growing public accounting firm?
• Does staying updated with the latest tax regulations and applying that knowledge to client engagements sound enticing to you?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

GBQ has been a top performing tax, accounting, and consulting firm for more than 70 years. They are driven by the outcomes of changing the lives with and for whom they work. GBQ believes in empowering the growth of employees, communities, and their clients’ businesses. This purpose is at the core of everything they do. GBQ has four locations throughout Ohio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB SUMMARY)

The State and Local Tax Senior will participate and, in many cases, oversee the completion of a docket of state and local tax projects for clients in various industries. Must possess good client relationship skills, an ability to effectively communicate with team members and be self-sufficient in the management of concurrent projects. Knowledge of Ohio tax law in all areas, preference for multistate income / franchise tax. Focus on four major initiatives established by the Firm: Profitability, Practice Growth; Client Focus; and Brand Culture/Development.

TASKS:

• Manage and prioritize state and local tax workload.
• Supervise and review work of other team members on assigned client engagements.
• Complete technical client work.
• Perform technical tax research.
• Accurately analyze data and information to assist in developing recommendations and guidance.
• Consult and communicate with department leaders and client personnel to complete engagements.
• Research and draft summaries of state tax legislation to communicate in-house and to clients.

PROFITABILITY:

• Complete engagements within established budget and monitor and report the actual hours incurred compared to the budget and progress of assigned client engagements.
• Achieve charge hour budget and meet hour expectations established by Firm.
• Participate in “approved” non-client initiatives to improve firm administration.
• Consistently utilize all firm and department software efficiently.
• Complete and ensure completion of accurate, neat, organized research and work papers that are free of errors.

PRACTICE GROWTH:

• Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills while working on client work and firm-related projects.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

CLIENT FOCUS:

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, judgment, and working knowledge of accounting and tax software.
• Lead client and team interaction to help ensure efficient flow of information between team, other members of the firm and client personnel.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for clients served.
• Comprehend new, complex tax issues and perform research to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Willing to work hours as needed to meet client deadlines.

BRAND CULTURE/DEVELOPMENT:

• Exemplify Brand Attributes of the Firm.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with all administrative policies and procedures of the Firm.
• Demonstrate ability to work individually or in a team environment and address conflict with peers and subordinates.
• Consistently seek feedback on performance from superiors and enhance and develop individual professional and technical skills.
• Provide timely feedback to direct reports and identify coaching and mentoring opportunities to assist in development of the associate.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BA or BS in accounting or a related field.
• CPA certification or legal license required.
• Strong proficiency in the use of technology and basic PC applications (Excel, Word).
• Approximately 2-3 years of experience in state and local tax. Preparation and/or review experience of state income and franchise tax returns preferred.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Team-oriented professional.
• Can handle multiple deadlines with ease.
• Able to manage several projects at once.
• Thrive on connections to grow clientele.

THE PAYOFF

The State and Local Tax Senior will be an integral professional who will help grow the business to reach new heights for GBQ.

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION STATEMENT

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating the talent in our communities – and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ability, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. You don’t have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.