Corporate Tax Senior Associate

Datadot Software Solution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Datadot Software Solution is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Associate for a client in California. You will support business income tax planning, corporate tax compliance, and ASC 740 accounting engagements while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with senior tax professionals to deliver excellent client service.

You will lead engagements from planning through delivery, review tax returns, analyze opportunities for tax savings, respond to IRS/state inquiries, and build strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2–4 years of corporate tax experience.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax engagements from planning through completion while meeting project timelines and budgets.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Review corporate tax returns prepared by staff and identify improvements for accuracy and tax savings.
• Prepare and review ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare and process tax returns using tax software.
• Respond to inquiries from IRS and state authorities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and understand client operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Our client is a leading professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations across a wide range of industries. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality client service while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment. Employees are empowered with advanced technology, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to build meaningful client relationships and advance their careers.

Position Overview

As a Corporate Tax Senior Associate, you will be a key member of the corporate tax team, supporting business income tax planning, corporate tax compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting engagements. You will collaborate with experienced tax professionals and specialists to deliver exceptional client service while managing multiple engagements and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate tax engagements from planning through completion while meeting project timelines and budgets.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Review corporate tax returns prepared by staff and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and review ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare and process tax returns using tax software.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS, state, and other tax authorities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by working closely with client management and teams.
• Develop an understanding of client operations and business objectives to provide value-added tax solutions.
• Participate in professional development and technical training programs.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in corporate tax compliance and/or tax consulting.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions is strongly preferred.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.