Tax Senior Associate

MACIAS, GINI & O'CONNELL, LLP.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CPA and advisory firm is seeking a Senior Associate for tax functions. The role involves managing projects, supervising associates, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting and experience in public accounting. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Progressive time-off policy

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in public accounting or tax accounting.
• Experience with corporate taxation and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing lower-level associates.
• Maintaining client relationships and ensuring quality control standards.
• Preparing tax accrual workpapers and completing tax returns.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tax research databases

Job description

Overview

We believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries – including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology, and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent: rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm with over 700 professionals working remotely and in offices across the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address local needs and fuel the global ambitions of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Job Details

Under limited supervision, performs intermediate to advanced accounting functions related to tax specifications. Employees in this role act as a lead by assigning work and providing guidance to lower-level associates. This position requires knowledge of intermediate accounting and/or tax principles, typically gained from several years of experience as an Experienced Associate, along with the ability to manage work, oversee progress, and meet deadlines. The Senior Associate utilizes research skills, applies tax foundational knowledge to identify potential issues, gathers client information necessary for filing, participates in tax planning, recognizes and communicates risks, prepares tax accrual workpapers, and works with tax software to complete tax returns for review.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leading, managing, and holding people accountable (LMA)
• Learning and applying growth processes (participates in assigned RC, pipeline support, COPs, etc.)
• Supervising project management, billing, and ensuring quality control standards
• Maintaining client relationships by meeting deadlines and communicating timely
• Developing engagement team members and preparing seniors for advancement

Essential Functions:

• Understanding and explaining the firm’s policies, procedures, practices, and project management techniques
• Possessing sufficient technical knowledge to supervise lower-level associates
• Ensuring all work papers are complete, consistent, and documented with procedures, evidence, and conclusions
• Developing skills to build quality client relationships
• Identifying key issues and discussing solutions to improve quality and efficiency
• Demonstrating proficiency with firm software
• Building expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and other audit/tax techniques
• Exhibiting strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with team members, management, and clients
• Providing timely feedback to lower-level associates

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2, typically 3+, years of experience in public accounting, corporate, or tax accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related coursework; CPA preferred or actively pursuing
• Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, partnerships, and tax software
• Prior supervisory experience and experience preparing/reviewing tax provisions preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and tax research databases

Success Factors:

• Ability to multitask professionally
• Clear communication skills
• Confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills

What’s in it for you:

Work at the forefront: Our clients are industry leaders and innovators. We deliver creative solutions based on solid accounting fundamentals and a future-oriented vision. We value problem-solving and passion for innovation.

Culture rooted in human care: Our culture, guided by the MGO Way, emphasizes mutual trust, responsibility, and inclusivity, fostering a collaborative environment.

Where you can build something: As a fast-growing firm, opportunities abound for career development. Bring your passions and ideas to create meaningful impact for yourself and clients.

Freedom to give your best: We offer flexible work arrangements and a progressive time-off policy to support work/life balance.

Compensation you deserve: Our competitive salary range is $90,000 - $115,000, complemented by benefits that reward your efforts.

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