What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Anderson Tax LLC?
Make Taxes Less Taxing — For Clients & Your Career
📍 Location: In-office, Monday–Friday in Sioux Falls, SD (Possibility for remote)
🕒 Hours: Core hours 9 AM–5 PM CT (client/team interactions are remote)
💼 Department: Tax Tean
📈 Reports To: Leadership Team
🧾 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚀 Why Join Anderson Tax?
You’re a tax pro. But you want more than just deadlines and deductions. You want to lead, make an impact, and be part of a team that actually lives its values.
At Anderson Tax LLC, we’re a mission-driven firm helping small businesses thrive — and helping every team member achieve Financial Peace. We’re serious about growth: our goal is to serve 2,500 entrepreneurs by 2035, and we want you to be part of that journey.
Integrity. Authenticity. Ownership. Growth. Respect. These aren't just words to us — they shape how we work, hire, and grow.
🎁 What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary, based on your experience ($110,000 - $140,000)
- Employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, & Vision benefits
- Annual professional development allowance
- Collaborative, mission-driven, on-site and remote team culture
💼 What You’ll Do
As our Tax Manager, you’ll be the linchpin of our tax operations — overseeing complex returns, advising clients, mentoring team members, and collaborating cross-functionally to keep our engine running smoothly.
🧠 Tax Strategy & Preparation
- Review complex business and individual returns (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, multistate, etc.)
- Deliver high-level virtual tax planning and strategic advice to small business clients
- Tackle IRS/state correspondence, audits, and notices like a pro
- Communicate clearly with clients via Zoom, Google Meet, email, and portals
🤝 Team Leadership
- Lead, train, and support tax preparers
- Provide thoughtful feedback and review work for accuracy
- Foster a culture of growth, quality, and collaboration
🔄 Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner with the Bookkeeping Manager to ensure tax-ready financials
- Join virtual check-ins to align on timelines and client needs
- Step in with tax expertise when books impact filings
📊 Compliance & Process Improvement
- Own internal tax deadlines, filings, and extensions
- Help document and improve workflows for speed and consistency
- Stay current on tax law and regulatory updates
- Keep organized, secure digital records for all tax activity
✅ What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active CPA or EA license
- 5 years of tax prep experience (with business returns)
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Strong command of U.S. tax law & compliance
- Experience with Drake or similar tax software
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online
🌟 Bonus Points (Preferred, Not Required)
- You’ve worked with small business clients and entrepreneurs and understand their challenges
- You love process improvement and thrive in a growing firm
- You’re confident managing multistate or niche tax issues
🛠️ Tools We Us
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- keAccounting: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wa
- veWorkflow: Monday.c
- omCommunication: Slack, Google Meet, HelpSco
- utFile Sharing: OneDrive, ShareFile, Google Dri
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⚡️This position is for you
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f:✅ You’re a proactive leader who enjoys mentoring others and building a high-performing
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nges✅ You’re willing to be aggressive — but ethical — in applying the tax code to help clients minimize their liabili
ties✅ You thrive in a fast-growing, process-oriented environment and value continuous improve
ment✅ You take ownership, communicate clearly, and stay cool under pres
sure✅ You're excited about the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a mission-driven f
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ting🚫 You’re only looking for a job to "do the work" without investing in team culture, growth, or leader
ship🚫 You avoid client communication or dislike the advisory aspect of tax
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💬 A Word From
Us:We’re not just looking for a tax manager. We’re looking for someone who wants to lead, grow, and build something meaningful. If you’re tired of just cranking out returns and want to make a difference — let’s ta
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k.Ready to Apply? Send your resume to chiara@anderson.t
axSalary : $110,000 - $140,000