Experienced Tax Associate

Vivid Resources; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses tied to performance

Medical insurance (Anthem) with HMO/Pf

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Thanksgiving off

Job summary

Vivid Resources in Burbank, California is seeking an experienced Tax Associate for its in-office team. The Burbank office comprises twelve tax professionals, including a Partner, Manager, two Seniors, and three Staff, plus collaborators in the Philippines and Las Vegas.

You will prepare a steady mix of individual, small business, nonprofit, and trust and estate returns with direct access to leadership and a clear path to growth.

Qualifications

• Public accounting tax experience with individual, small business, and nonprofit returns.
• CPA license preferred.
• SALT and international tax experience not required.
• Stable work history and collaborative team fit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Form 1040, small business, nonprofit (990), and trust/estate returns.
• Research tax questions and document conclusions.
• Collaborate with Seniors, Manager, and Partner on reviews.
• Coordinate with Philippines associates on workpapers.
• Manage deadlines and workload, including during busy season.
• Respond to client questions promptly and accurately.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Job description

Burbank, California | Full-time, in office

About the Firm

This is a full-service CPA firm established in 1987, offering audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm has four specialty practices: Financial Institutions, Casinos & Gaming, Retirement Plans, and Not-For-Profits. Credit unions are the core of the client base, and the tax group also serves individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, trusts, and estates.

The Role

The firm is hiring an experienced Tax Associate for its Burbank office. The Burbank office is a team of 12 across tax and administration. The tax team includes a Tax Partner, a Manager, two Seniors, and three Staff, and it works alongside two tax associates in the Philippines and a team in Las Vegas. You will prepare a steady mix of individual, small business, nonprofit, and trust and estate returns, with direct access to the Partner and Manager and a clear path to grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Form 1040 individual returns, small business returns, Form 990 nonprofit returns, and trust and estate returns
• Research tax questions and document your conclusions for reviewers
• Work with the Seniors, Manager, and Partner on review points and client follow-up
• Coordinate with the Philippines associates on workpapers and return preparation
• Manage your own deadlines and workload, including during busy season
• Respond to client questions and requests for information promptly and accurately

Qualifications

• Prior public accounting tax experience with individual, small business, and nonprofit returns. Trust and estate experience is a plus.
• CPA license preferred
• Multistate (SALT) and international tax experience is not needed. Both are a very small part of the work.
• A stable work history and a collaborative style that fits a close-knit team

Schedule

• Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Busy season runs about 10 hours of overtime per week, plus one weekend day

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary based on experience
• Bonuses and raises are merit-based and tied to individual performance
• Medical through Anthem, with HMO and PPO options. The firm pays 65% of the employee premium and 15% for dependents.
• Dental: the firm pays 50% of the PPO plan and 100% of the HMO plan
• Life insurance equal to 1x salary
• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4%
• Thanksgiving off, with a Wednesday firm event (game show) that wraps by noon

Culture

The firm is collaborative and people-focused, and it invests in getting the team together. The calendar includes an annual dinner for about 77 people at a Burbank golf course, plus bowling, karaoke, and go-kart outings throughout the year.