Senior Tax Accountant

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our tax team, working with managers and partners to deliver sophisticated tax solutions for a diverse client base.

You will prepare complex returns, perform planning, projections and compliance, and mentor junior staff while interacting directly with clients. This role supports growth into leadership and strategic client advisory in Silicon Valley.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA licensed, license pending or exams in progress.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business; Master's in taxation a plus.
• Well versed in business entities (C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs).
• Proven ability to analyze financial and tax data and provide counseling.

Responsibilities

• Review tax projects related to advisory, planning, research and consulting.
• Identify client tax issues and provide consultative and strategic solutions.
• Mentor, train and supervise Tax Associates.
• Work with Partners and Managers on tax planning strategies and recommendations.
• Participate in recruitment of new staff.
• Determine optimal approaches for delivering high-quality client services.

Skills

Mentoring

Tax advisory

Client counseling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Master's degree in taxation (plus)

CPA licensure status (licensed/pending/exams in progress)

Job description

Regional Bay Area CPA firm is looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant to their staff.

Tax Senior Associates work closely with managers and partners to provide innovative tax solutions for our sophisticated client base. Primary responsibilities include preparing complex returns, performing planning, projection and compliance projects, and reviewing work from the associate level. Mentoring team members, providing thoughtful feedback, and transferring knowledgeparticularly to those learning under you are highly valued by the Firm.

You will grow to interact directly with high caliber clients and gain insight into what is up and coming in Silicon Valley. As a Tax Senior Associate you will further develop the technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills to drive a successful career.

Responsibilities

Tax Senior Associates have the following key responsibilities on an ongoing basis:

• Review tax projects related to tax advisory, planning, research and consulting
• Anticipate and identify client tax issues and concerns, provide consultative and strategic solutions to resolve identified issues
• Mentor, train and supervise Tax Associates
• Work with the Partners and Managers of the Firm and make recommendations concerning business and tax planning strategies for external clients
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff
• Determine optimal approaches for delivering high-quality client services

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a broad spectrum of skills and breadth of tax experience that will immediately inspire confidence.

• Minimum of two years of public accounting experience in taxation
• CPA licensed, license pending or exams in progress; all educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or with an emphasis in accounting; Master's degree in taxation a plus
• Well versed in business entities (i.e., Corporations, S-Corps, Partnerships and LLCs)
• Possess a proven track record in analyzing financial and tax data and attributes
• Passionate professional who understands the value of counseling and mentoring others