{"id":315542,"url":"https://alion.io/job/smokerandcompany-individual-tax-supervisor","title":"Individual Tax Supervisor","company":{"id":6345,"name":"Smokerandcompany","domain":"smokerandcompany.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/smokerandcompany","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":90,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.4,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Lititz, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100000,"max":125000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":125000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Supervision","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-10T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-10","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T23:14:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":45,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":[],"days_open":45},"description":"Smoker & Company LLC\nSmoker & Company LLC is a locally owned and operated professional services firm built on trusted relationships, practical solutions, and a commitment to helping clients succeed. Through our Family of Companies, we support businesses and individuals with a wide range of services, including accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, consulting, wealth management, and property management. For over 40 years, our team has served clients throughout Lancaster, Berks, Chester, and surrounding counties with the expertise, care, and responsiveness they deserve. We are proud to offer a workplace where talented professionals can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference for the clients and communities we serve.\nPosition Overview\nSmoker & Company LLC is seeking an experienced and highly organized Individual Tax Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of the individual tax team in our Lititz, PA office. This role is responsible for supervising workflow, reviewing individual income tax returns, mentoring interns and seasonal staff, supporting client service, and helping the department meet quality, productivity, and deadline goals. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented tax professional who combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, communication, and process-improvement skills..\nRequirements\nQualifications Required\nMinimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.\nMinimum of 1 year of management, supervisory, or team-lead experience.\nStrong working knowledge of individual income tax preparation, review, compliance, and related tax research.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced tax season environment.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nQualifications Preferred\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.\nCPA license or Enrolled Agent credential.\nExperience supervising interns, seasonal staff, or tax preparers.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and tax preparation or workflow management software.\nDesired Skills and Attributes\nExcellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to lead, motivate, and develop team members.\nProfessionalism, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.\nCollaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across teams.\nProactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and department growth.\nKey Responsibilities\nTax Review, Compliance, and Planning\nReview individual income tax returns, including Forms 1040, and related schedules, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.\nResearch and resolve complex individual tax issues, including notices, audits, missing information, and compliance matters.\nReview estimated tax calculations, projections, and supporting documentation.\nIdentify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies for individual taxpayers.\nStay current on tax law changes and communicate relevant updates to staff and clients.\nWorkflow and Team Management\nManage the day-to-day operations of the individual tax team and monitor work progress throughout the tax season.\nAssign, distribute, and rebalance work to promote efficiency, productivity, and timely completion of returns.\nMaintain accurate work lists and ensure projects continue moving through the workflow pipeline.\nCoordinate with managers, partners, and upper management regarding client issues, deadlines, and project status.\nRecommend and implement workflow improvements, quality-control procedures, and process enhancements.\nStaff Supervision, Training, and Development\nSupervise, mentor, and train tax preparers, staff accountants, interns, seasonal team members, and senior tax associates.\nProvide technical guidance, coaching, and ongoing feedback to team members.\nConduct group training at the start of tax season and provide one-on-one training as needs arise.\nAssist with onboarding new team members and maintaining training procedures.\nReview and update training materials annually to support consistency and continuous improvement.\nRecruiting and Department Growth\nParticipate in recruiting efforts, including interviews and job fairs, to identify strong interns and seasonal tax team members.\nIdentify high-performing interns who may be candidates for full-time employment.\nCollaborate with HR and management on potential hiring recommendations and candidate presentations.\nSupport department growth by developing strategies that improve workflow, training, reviews, and team performance.\nClient Service and Communication\nServe as a trusted point of contact for individual tax clients, as appropriate.\nCommunicate filing requirements, deadlines, tax notices, and planning opportunities clearly and professionally.\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, accurate, and courteous service.\nMaintain confidentiality of client financial information and uphold firm standards for professionalism and integrity.\nWhy Join Us\nThis is an opportunity to play an important leadership role in the continued growth and success of the individual tax department. The Individual Tax Supervisor will directly impact team production, client service, training consistency, workflow efficiency, and the development of future talent within Smoker & Company LLC.\nCompensation and Benefits\nSmoker & Company LLC offers a competitive compensation package for this role, including a salary range of $100,000-$125,000, with bonus potential based on individual and company performance.\nCompetitive salary with bonus potential.\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance options.\nRetirement plan options.\nPaid time off and paid holidays.\nSupportive, team-oriented work environment with opportunities for growth.\nHow to Apply\nQualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume for consideration. Smoker & Company LLC is committed to providing a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.\nCandidates are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. Smoker & Company LLC is a business unit of the Smoker & Company Family of Companies. 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