Senior Tax Associate

Empirical Wealth Management; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Empirical Wealth Management is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our tax practice in Newport Beach, CA. The role focuses on technical tax work, collaborative planning, and direct client service, with opportunities to train and mentor junior staff.

Key duties include preparing returns, tax projections, and proactive planning, while coordinating with advisors and communicating with clients by phone and email. Requires CPA/JD and 2–5 years in tax with strong research skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of public accounting experience with a background in taxation.
• CPA eligible or JD required; Master's in taxation preferred
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and projects
• Proficiency in or ability to adapt quickly to new tax software and research tools (CCH Axcess Tax, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH IntelliConnect)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Willingness and desire to be part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide initial tax preparation support, including information gathering, workpaper creation, data entry, and first-draft return preparation
• Review returns and selected projects prepared by Tax Associates and interns
• Assist in training and mentoring junior team members
• Prepare tax projections and provide proactive tax planning recommendations
• Prepare responses to IRS and state tax notices and correspondence
• Collaborate with the advisory team on tax planning matters and client service initiatives
• Communicate with clients by phone and email and participate in client meetings as needed
• Conduct tax research and provide support on technical projects and planning matters

Skills

Technical tax knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

CPA eligible or JD; Master's in Taxation preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

BNA Income Tax Planner

CCH IntelliConnect

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our tax practice. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys technical tax work, collaborative planning, and direct involvement in delivering high-quality service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide initial tax preparation support, including information gathering, workpaper creation, data entry, and first-draft return preparation
• Review returns and selected projects prepared by Tax Associates and interns
• Assist in training and mentoring junior team members
• Prepare tax projections and provide proactive tax planning recommendations
• Prepare responses to IRS and state tax notices and correspondence
• Collaborate with the advisory team on tax planning matters and client service initiatives
• Communicate with clients by phone and email and participate in client meetings as needed
• Conduct tax research and provide support on technical projects and planning matters

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of public accounting experience with a background in taxation
• CPA eligible or JD required; Master's in taxation preferred
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and projects
• Proficiency in or ability to adapt quickly to new tax software and research tools (i.e., CCH Axcess Tax, BNA Income Tax Planner, and CCH IntelliConnect)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Willingness and desire to be part of a team

Compensation

• Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000
• Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance for employees are 100% paid for by the company
• 401(k) Plan + match

Our Culture

Empirical is truly unique. We believe that each employee is a valuable contributor to the overall effectiveness of the firm. The sharing of concepts and ideas is paramount to the growth of each employee, so we believe in cultivating an environment that promotes collaborative development. Our employees are passionate about the work they do and want to inspire that work ethic into those around them. We are a hard-working, high-performance, no-excuse team of 100 professionals who together want to take charge of our careers alongside the opportunity that Empirical offers.