Senior Tax Associate

LeoForce; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce, a San Diego-based CPA firm, seeks a Senior Tax Associate to support tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. You will work directly with clients, manage a diverse portfolio, and contribute to planning and advisory services.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in tax, strong US GAAP knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to client service. This role offers growth, collaboration, and exposure to multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a tax role with a focus on preparing 1040 individual returns, 1065 partnership, 1120S Corporate tax returns, non-profit, and estate returns.
• Strong technical tax skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance and planning.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals and clients.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree or CPA certification desirable

Tools

Tax software

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Tax Associate

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a tax role with a focus on preparing 1040 individual returns, 1065 partnership, 1120S Corporate tax returns, non-profit, and estate returns.
• Strong technical tax skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance and planning.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals and clients.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.

A bit about us:

We are an established CPA firm located in San Diego with a long-standing client base and a strong reputation for providing responsive, high-quality tax and accounting services.

Our team works primarily with small to mid-sized businesses, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business owners across a variety of industries. We are looking to add an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, managing a diverse portfolio, and being part of a collaborative firm where their work is visible and valued.

Why join us?

• Stable, loyal client base
• Direct exposure to clients and decision-makers
• Mix of tax preparation, planning, and advisory work
• Ownership of client engagements with access to leadership
• Collaborative firm with less bureaucracy
• Broad exposure to business entities and industries
• Visible role with room for continued growth and support

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