Tax Manager – Public Accounting
$100,000–$125,000 per year
Full-time | In office | Daniel Island, South Carolina
Relocation assistance is negotiable
Elizabeth N. Bartlett, CPA, LLC is seeking an experienced CPA to manage established client relationships and help lead the tax and advisory work of our growing firm.
This is a full-time, in-office position on Daniel Island in the Charleston area. It is not a remote or hybrid position. Candidates must currently live within commuting distance or be prepared to relocate.
The person joining us will have meaningful responsibility for clients, tax planning, quality control, staff development, and firm improvement. This is an opportunity to use the full range of your experience while helping shape the future of a growing local CPA firm.
Why This Role Is Different
At Elizabeth N. Bartlett, CPA, LLC, an experienced CPA is more than part of a production process. You will build trusted client relationships, guide important financial decisions, strengthen the accounting team, improve firm processes, and contribute to the growth of the practice.
You will have the independence to exercise your professional judgment while benefiting from direct access to firm ownership, team support, and collaborative problem-solving.
This position may be a strong fit if you want greater influence, closer client relationships, and the opportunity to assume additional leadership responsibility as the firm grows.
What We Offer
- Annual compensation of $100,000–$125,000
- Employer-funded Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help eligible employees pay for qualifying individual health insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with a Roth option
- Firm-paid AICPA and state society membership fees
- Firm-paid continuing professional education
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Scheduling flexibility during the summer months
- Year-round professional work beyond seasonal tax preparation
- Direct access to firm ownership
- A voice in decisions involving clients, workflows, team development, and firm growth
- Opportunities to mentor staff, improve firm processes, and assume greater responsibility as the practice grows
- Negotiable relocation assistance
What You Will Do
- Manage a portfolio of individual and business clients as their dependable year-round advisor.
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, fiduciaries, nonprofit organizations, and other entities.
- Provide proactive tax planning and practical recommendations to individuals and closely held business owners.
- Review financial statements, workpapers, general ledgers, and supporting documentation.
- Research tax matters and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to clients and team members.
- Identify tax risks, planning opportunities, and additional ways the firm can support its clients.
- Review the work of other accounting professionals and provide constructive guidance.
- Coordinate with firm leadership and staff to keep assignments moving accurately and on schedule.
- Contribute to workflow improvements, quality-control practices, team development, and continued firm growth.
Qualifications
- Active CPA license
- Public accounting experience with individual and business taxation
- Experience preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns
- Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations
- Experience managing client relationships and communicating with business owners and individual taxpayers
- Ability to review the work of other accounting professionals
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to research and resolve tax matters
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with professional tax, accounting, document-management, and workflow software
- Experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting platform
Five or more years of public accounting experience is preferred. We will also consider an accomplished Tax Senior or Senior Tax Accountant who holds an active CPA license, has strong review and client-management experience, and is ready to assume greater leadership responsibility.
Preferred Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates who have advised closely held businesses and their owners, developed accounting staff, improved firm processes, or managed a substantial client portfolio.
Experience with CCH Axcess Tax and related products is helpful but not required.
Who Will Succeed Here
The right person takes ownership of client work, communicates early, manages deadlines reliably, and follows issues through resolution. They can explain complex tax matters clearly while maintaining technical accuracy.
They are proactive in identifying client needs and tax-planning opportunities. They work well independently, collaborate effectively with others, and know when a matter would benefit from another professional perspective.
They value integrity, protect confidential information, support developing professionals, and want to make a meaningful contribution to the firm’s future.
Schedule and Location
This position is based at our office on Daniel Island, South Carolina. Regular in-person collaboration is important for serving clients, supporting the team, reviewing work, and contributing to daily operations.
Additional availability is expected during tax season and other peak filing periods. Scheduling flexibility is available during the summer. Specific schedule expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a short note describing your public accounting and tax experience. You may include the types of returns you have prepared and reviewed, your experience managing clients or developing other professionals, and what you are seeking in your next position.
A formal cover letter is not required. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential introductory conversation.
Elizabeth N. Bartlett, CPA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
