1040 Seasonal Tax Supervisor

Position: 1040 Tax Supervisor
Location: 9690 Deereco Rd. Timonium, MD 21093
Department: Tax
Employment Type: Part-Time, Seasonal, Remote
Work Arrangement:
February – April (primary filing season)

August – October (extension and follow-up season)

Salary Range: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Why Join KatzAbosch?
Are you ready to drive the growth of a dynamic financial services firm? Do you value work-life balance and crave flexibility in your career? At KatzAbosch, we help our clients and employees create, grow, and protect their success. As a premier Maryland accounting firm, we provide top-tier accounting, tax, financial, and management consulting services.
If you’re looking for a workplace that values growth, innovation, and commitment, KatzAbosch is the place for you.
Your Role and Impact
The 1040 Tax Supervisor will serve as a key member of the firm's established High Net Worth (HNW) 1040 group, responsible for preparing and reviewing individual income tax returns while providing day-to-day guidance and support to staff preparers. This role combines hands-on tax preparation, technical review, and staff development to help ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards during peak tax seasons.
This position is ideal for an experienced tax professional who enjoys both preparing returns and mentoring staff while contributing to a collaborative and client-focused tax practice.
This position plays a key role in return production, quality control, and staff development during peak tax seasons.
Your responsibilities will include:
Prepare individual (Form 1040) income tax returns, including complex returns involving multiple income sources, investments, pass-through entities, rental activities, and other high-net-worth tax matters

Prepare complex multi-state individual income tax returns

Prepare and review returns with significant Schedule C business activities and Schedule E rental real estate, partnership, S corporation, estate, and trust income

Review Form 1040 returns prepared by staff and provide feedback to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Identify and resolve tax issues, missing information, IRS and state notices, and tax planning opportunities

Ensure proper application of federal and state individual income tax laws

Provide technical guidance and support to staff throughout the return preparation process

Train and mentor staff on the preparation of Form 1040 returns, including best practices and firm standards

Provide constructive feedback to improve staff accuracy, efficiency, and technical development

Prepare and review amended tax returns and extensions as needed

Escalate complex technical matters to Managers and Partners as appropriate

Communicate with internal team members regarding open items and clarification requests

Maintain high standards for accuracy, documentation, and workflow efficiency

Support seasonal workload peaks and meet firm deadlines

Adhere to firm processes, checklists, and quality control procedures

What You Bring to the Table
Active CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) license required

3 - 5+ years of experience in individual tax preparation and review experience in a public accounting environment, with a strong focus on Form 1040 engagements

Experience preparing and reviewing multi-state individual income tax returns

Experience with Schedule C and Schedule E tax reporting

Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and complex individual tax engagements preferred

Prior experience reviewing returns and/or training or mentoring junior staff preferred

Strong understanding of federal and state individual income tax rules

Experience with tax preparation software (preferably CCH Axcess)

Experience using CCH AnswerConnect or similar tax research tools preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent communication and coaching skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a hybrid team

Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you're excited about this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Apply today! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, don’t miss your chance to be part of something great.
Join KatzAbosch and take your career to new heights!