Senior Tax Accountant

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability leave

Parental leave

401(k) & profit-sharing

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Livermore, CA is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with 3–5 years of tax experience in a public accounting setting. This advanced non-management role focuses on tax engagements and client service, with opportunities to mentor staff and interact directly with clients.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA designation, and strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA designation is required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and technology skills to complete assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients & staff; able to mentor interns and newer staff.
• Ability to work under time constraints and take ownership of assigned work.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and analytical skills in tax engagements.

Responsibilities

• Complete moderately complex federal, state, local, and special tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements and communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain professional standards and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, personal networks, and/or professional societies.
• Contribute to the overall success of the firm and staff by promoting efficient execution throughout the engagement while cultivating positive client relationships.
• Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.
• Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ownership

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Accountant position in our Livermore, California office. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

The Senior Tax Accountant is an advanced level, non-management professional position. Qualified candidates must have three to five years of tax experience in a public accounting environment. Appropriate candidates must also possess expertise in current professional tax practices and the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff throughout all phases of tax engagements. Our Senior Tax Accountants assist with staff development and serve clients with direct contact when needed.

Job Description

• Complete moderately complex federal, state, local, and special tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements and communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain professional standards and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, personal networks, and/or professional societies. Remain current on general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation impacting the business climate.
• Contribute to the overall success of the firm and staff by promoting efficient execution throughout the engagement while cultivating positive client relationships.
• Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.
• Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three to five years of public accounting experience in tax.
• CPA designation is required.
• Possess technology skills that contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients & staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience. Additional compensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.