Senior Tax Associate — Proactive Planning & Mentorship

Empirical Wealth Management, LLC; 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) Plan + match

Job summary

Empirical Wealth Management, LLC is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our tax practice in Newport Beach. This role emphasizes technical tax work, collaborative planning, and direct client service delivery.

You will handle initial tax preparation support, review returns, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proactive tax planning and IRS/state correspondence responses. A strong taxation background and teamwork are essential.

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 CCHIntelliConnect)
• 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, work paper 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

Public tax experience

Taxation expertise

Client communication

Mentoring

Tax software proficiency

Education

CPA eligible

JD required

Master’s in taxation preferred

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

BNA Income Tax Planner

CCH IntelliConnect

Job description

Empirical Wealth Management, LLC is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our tax practice in Newport Beach. This role emphasizes technical tax work, collaborative planning, and direct client service delivery.

You will handle initial tax preparation support, review returns, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proactive tax planning and IRS/state correspondence responses. A strong taxation background and teamwork are essential.