Sample Job Description for Tax Manager


Here is a sample job description template for the position of Tax Manager:

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location of the Job: Reston, VA 22096

Years of Experience: 1 to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

Princeton based service company seeks Tax Manager to join team. The Tax Manager is a newly created position and will be responsible for Tax Accounting as well as review of both International and Domestic compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Research complex tax accounting issues and document such research results and conclusions.​
  • Oversee the review/​audit processes by the external auditors;
  • Sustain and build positive working relationships with internal and external auditors as well as third-party providers.​
  • Coordinate and manage the daily functioning of the Tax department staff;
  • Conduct extensive research on latest developments in tax.​
  • Comply with all Sarbanes-Oxley policies and procedures.​
  • Work with commercial organization in structuring of contractual arrangements with customers;
  • Responsible for deferred tax accounting and domestic and international tax provisions;
  • Advise management regarding tax impact of potential acquisitions and divestitures and international activities;
  • Review corporate tax returns for completeness and accuracy; evaluate the tax impact of current or proposed activities, transactions, policies or procedures;

Position Requirements:

  • BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field;
  • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Demonstrated analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Minimum 5 years experience with sales/property taxes.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

Salary: $12.00 – $15.00 Hourly DOE