Senior Tax Accountant

Kemper CPA Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Merced, California seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to join our public accounting team. This senior, non-management role requires three to five years of tax experience in public accounting and the ability to work with clients and staff across engagements.

You will prepare and review federal, state, local, and special tax returns, ensure timely reporting, and mentor staff. CPA preferred; some overtime during peak seasons is expected.

Qualifications

• Prepare federal, state, local, and special tax returns independently or with minimal direction.
• Communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensure timely tax reporting.
• Review financial statements and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain professional standards and stay current on tax legislation and industry trends.
• Mentor interns and newer staff; contribute to staff development.
• Manage multiple client requests efficiently and under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Complete moderately complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and communicate with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports from data collected and analyzed.
• Promote efficient execution and positive client relationships across engagements.
• Research tax issues and respond to client questions clearly.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client communication

Detail orientation

Time management

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Becker CPA Review

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 aSenior Accountant position in ourMerced, Californiaoffice.Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

The Senior Tax Accountant is an advanced level, non-management professional position.Qualified candidates must havethree to fiveyears of tax experience in a public accounting environment. Appropriate candidates must alsopossessexpertisein current professional tax practices and the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff throughout all phases of tax engagements.Our SeniorTaxAccountantsassistwith 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 withfederal, state, and local requirements and communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensuretimelyandaccuratetax reporting.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements,reportsand 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 ofpossible taxor other legislationimpactingthe 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 andtimelymanner.
• Additionalduties 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 preferred.
• Possess technology skills which 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 andnewerstaff.
• 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.
• Proficiencyin 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 clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience.Additionalcompensation 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 developmentassistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• 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.

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