Tax Services Manager Jobs in Missouri
Tax services manager jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City and St. Louis, where large professional services firms, corporate finance departments, and regional accounting practices consistently hire at the manager level for roles in public accounting, corporate tax compliance, and tax advisory. Employers with a lasting presence in the state include H&R Block, Emerson Electric, and Cerner, alongside the Big Four and regional CPA firms anchored in both metros. Demand is strongest for managers with expertise in federal and state tax compliance, pass-through entity taxation, and ASC 740 provision work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary:
BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services will be responsible for utilizing their educational background as well as organizational skills in the service of firm's client base through the preparation of returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.
Job Duties:
- Tax Compliance
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
- Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
- Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
- Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
- Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
- Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
- Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
- Assists in the projection of year-end filings
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)
- ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Assists with components of income tax provisions
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
- Tax Consulting
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
- Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
- Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
- Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Other duties as required - Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
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Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education :
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting or other relevant field required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting or other relevant field preferred
Experience :
- Leadership experience preferred
License/Certifications:
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
Software :
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions as directed
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
- Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $34.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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Tax Services Manager Job Market in Missouri
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax services manager jobs across Missouri.
- Active CPA license issued or reciprocally recognized by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Demonstrated experience managing federal and state income tax compliance engagements
- Proven ability to supervise, develop, and review the work of tax staff and seniors
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 tax provision preparation and review
Tax Services Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax services manager in Missouri?
To become a tax services manager in Missouri, you typically need a CPA license issued or recognized by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Missouri's education and experience requirements. Most managers hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and have worked through staff and senior tax roles at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department before reaching the manager level.
How much do tax services managers make in Missouri?
Tax services managers in Missouri earn a median of about $76,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,290 for the lowest 10% to over $128,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax services managers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring tax services managers in Missouri include BDO, RubinBrown, and KPMG, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional CPA firms, and major financial services operations in Kansas City and St. Louis keeps demand for experienced tax managers consistently active.
Which Missouri cities have the most tax services manager jobs?
St. Louis account for the largest share of tax services manager openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, Big Four offices, and financial services firms, while St. Louis supports strong demand through its established public accounting market, large publicly traded companies, and regional banking institutions that maintain in-house tax departments.
Are there remote tax services manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax services management is largely desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 75% of tax services manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly firms have adopted flexible work for this role. Tax compliance, review, and advisory work are the functions most frequently offered on a remote basis.
How can I get hired as a tax services manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is building toward the manager title through associate and senior roles at a Missouri public accounting firm, where firms like the regional offices of large CPA practices in Kansas City and St. Louis run structured development programs for early-career tax staff. Starting as a tax associate or staff accountant, pursuing your CPA through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy, and taking on increasing review responsibilities positions you well for an internal promotion or a lateral move into a manager opening.
Where can I find and apply to tax services manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to tax services manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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