SALT Tax Partner - Hybrid, Bonuses & 401(k)

Acloché; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Acloché LLC in California seeks a direct-entry Tax Partner specializing in State and Local Tax. You will lead complex CA SALT engagements, review tax returns and examinations, and guide clients through evolving state tax rules.

Hybrid in-office and home-based work; offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Francisco, or San Jose. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in public accounting, CPA or JD, and a strong track record in business development and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Ten to fifteen years of public accounting experience with progression in complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid CPA or JD is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of income tax or sales tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients independently.
• Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Demonstrated record of business development for SALT-related projects and continued participation in the business development process.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Involved with the management and administration of the personnel function as it relates to acquisition, training, retention, and utilization of accounting staff.
• Interviews and oversees extending initial offers of employment to potential accounting staff employees.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all SALT tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firms’ philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Involved with updating the Firm's Quality Control Document.
• Participates in the Firm’s practice development efforts.
• Maintains consistent and effective relationships with the Firm's federal tax partners, directors and managers.
• Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others.
• Participates on various committees; offers opinions and insight to better improve the Firm’s operation and profitability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting

Job description

Acloché LLC in California seeks a direct-entry Tax Partner specializing in State and Local Tax. You will lead complex CA SALT engagements, review tax returns and examinations, and guide clients through evolving state tax rules.

Hybrid in-office and home-based work; offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Francisco, or San Jose. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in public accounting, CPA or JD, and a strong track record in business development and staff leadership.