Senior Tax Associate

Prepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxation. 3+ years of public accounting experience in a tax environment, with a concentrated focus on complicated corporation returns, including multi state taxation preferred.

Tax Senior Associate

 

Overview:
 

We combine extensive tax, assurance and advisory experience with a focus on relationships and personal service to help our clients achieve their goals.

The LA office is rapidly expanding and we are looking for talented tax professionals

Responsibilities:
 

• Prepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxation
• Review less complex individual and business tax returns
• Prepare tax projections and other tax planning strategies
• Respond to tax notices
• Develop business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations
• Support training of tax associates and assist managers in development of staff
• Research increasingly complex tax issues using internet research services
• Delegates work to staff according to their experience and capabilities in conformance with the planning documents
• Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Use research services to increase technical knowledge and provide valuable services to clients

 

Qualifications

 

• BA or BS in Accounting or related field required, Masters Degree preferred
• 3+ years of public accounting experience in a tax environment, with a concentrated focus on complicated corporation returns, including multi state taxation preferred
• Strong skills in research and writing required
• CPA or CPA candidate required
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems
• Experience with various entity types (corporate and flow through entities as well as individuals) preferred
• Experience multi-state taxation is preferred
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively required
• Professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment required
• Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills