Senior Tax Associate

S Piper Staffing LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

S Piper Staffing LLC is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our client's growing tax team in California. The role emphasizes tax compliance, research, planning, and client communication while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of public accounting tax experience, CPA eligible or pursuing licensure, and a Master’s in Taxation is a plus. This full-time position offers a base salary range of $85,000–$105,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of public accounting experience focusing on taxation.
• CPA eligible or pursuing licensure; JD favorable.
• Master's degree in Taxation is a plus.
• Experience with tax preparation and research software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and other tax returns as applicable.
• Gather and analyze client information, prepare workpapers, and assist in the completion of tax engagements.
• Review work prepared by Tax Associates and interns, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Support the training and development of junior staff members.
• Prepare tax projections and identify tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and assist with technical tax matters.
• Draft responses to IRS and state tax notices and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients regarding tax matters, information requests, and engagement status.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to the delivery of tax solutions.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and client service.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax research

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Project management

Attention to detail

Technical tax analysis

Software proficiency

Review of tax returns

Education

Master's degree in Taxation

CPA eligible

JD or licensure pursued

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 (DOE)

We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our client's growing tax team. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys technical tax work, client service, tax planning, and mentoring junior team members. The Senior Tax Associate will play an active role in tax compliance, research, planning, and client communication while supporting the successful delivery of tax engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and other tax returns as applicable


• Gather and analyze client information, prepare workpapers, and assist in the completion of tax engagements


• Review work prepared by Tax Associates and interns, providing constructive feedback and guidance


• Support the training and development of junior staff members


• Prepare tax projections and identify tax planning opportunities for clients


• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and assist with technical tax matters


• Draft responses to IRS and state tax notices and correspondence


• Communicate with clients regarding tax matters, information requests, and engagement status


• Participate in client meetings and contribute to the delivery of tax solutions


• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and client service

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of public accounting experience with a focus on taxation


• CPA eligible, CPA, JD, or actively pursuing professional licensure preferred


• Master's degree in Taxation is a plus


• Experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns


• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities


• Strong technical tax research and analytical skills


• Experience with tax preparation and research software


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team