Tax managers oversee the tax reporting process and ensure compliance with state, local, as well as federal laws in an company. In the minimum, a tax manager should be able to write and file taxes for the business in a thorough and precise way to reduce the chance of being audited. They must also identify the most deductions feasible to make sure that the company does not overpay for taxes. Other duties of the tax manager are related to Internal public offering (IPOs) as well as mergers and other acquisitions. Tax managers must ensure that these transactions are documented correctly from a tax standpoint. This could include analyzing and reviewing the latest tax laws as well as technical tax memorandums to ensure their the accuracy and completeness.
The majority of companies require tax professionals to possess an CPA or certified public accountant, or certification. In addition, proficiency in QuickBooks as well as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office suite is required and employers may also require candidates to be proficient with other accounting software, too. Tax professionals must have a keen focus on detail and also have excellent interpersonal abilities.