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Tax Manager (NorthEast)

Mercer Advisors
Location
Remote, USA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Wealth Solutions - Tax
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum 5+ years of public accounting experience, or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • Strong tax code knowledge and general accounting skills
  • CPA and/or EA required
  • Highly organized and tax-oriented
  • Ability to handle a large volume of activities at one time
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in Tax a plus
  • Experience with CCH, including Axcess, Workflow and Practice, and SafeSend, a plus
What the job really is

The Tax Manager at Mercer Advisors will lead client relationships and oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of income tax returns and projections for high-net-worth clients. This role emphasizes client service without the pressures of billable hours typical in public accounting, and includes mentoring junior staff while staying current on tax laws. The position is remote with a preference for candidates in the Northeast or Columbus, OH.

Benefits
  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan
Things to weigh
  • No mention of specific software or tools used beyond CCH, which may limit exposure to other technologies
  • Role requires availability during standard business hours and potentially outside of those hours during tax season, which may affect work-life balance
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