Senior Tax Accountant

Ledger Executive Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious accounting firm is seeking a qualified individual to join their Tax Services team in San Francisco, California. The role involves providing a wide range of tax solutions, leading client engagements, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least two years of experience in a public accounting firm, and must be proficient in various tax services. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple client engagements are essential in this dynamic, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• CPA or licensed attorney preferred; must be eligible for CPA or attorney license.
• Proficient in corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
• Ability to travel to client locations occasionally.
• Excellent client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements providing tax services and strategizing.
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for clients.
• Build relationships with existing clients and network for business development.
• Provide leadership to Tax Staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Executive Presence

Growth Mindset

Intellectual Curiosity

Results Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master of Tax

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Prestigious accounting firm dedicated to its mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Firm's size; middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you'll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.

Introduction to the team

Tax Services teams deliver quality tax solutions to public and privately owned middle-market companies, not-for-profit organizations and high net worth individuals.

Individuals who thrive at the firm exhibit the following success skills Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements by providing corporate, partnership and individual tax services; devise, plan and execute tax strategies and research potential tax issues.
• Prepare and/or review returns for corporate, partnership, or individuals, including federal, foreign, state and local tax return, estimated payments and extensions.
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities
• Provide both leadership and supervision to Tax Staff

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required; Master of Tax preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred
• CPA or licensed attorney preferred. If not a CPA or licensed attorney, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA or attorney license in state of employment upon hire
• Proficient in corporate, partnership and individual taxation
• Ability to travel to client locations which may include occasional overnight stays
• Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service
• Experience managing multiple client engagements
• Creative problem solving and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)