Tax Senior / Supervisor

Keystone Distinction Group; Oxnard, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large potential bonuses

Overtime pay x1.5

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Tax Senior/Supervisor in California to handle diversified tax and accounting engagements, under supervision of partners. Hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work is available, with potential bonuses and overtime pay.

The role requires 3–5 years in public accounting, a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in accounting, and CPA licensure in progress or current. AICPA membership is preferred. You will supervise staff and contribute to client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with progression in complexity of tasks.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and tax concepts.
• Commitment to ongoing CPA licensure and CPD hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified tax and accounting assignments under supervision.
• Direct and instruct staff where needed and review work.
• Prepare working papers and ensure accuracy of client financials.
• Prepare complex tax returns and dissolution/liquidation returns.
• Suggest tax planning ideas and prepare client correspondence forPartner approval.
• Supervise staff and provide guidance on assignments.

Skills

Public accounting

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

CPA certification / in progress

Job description

TAX SENIOR / SUPERVISOR

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Senior to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses, overtime paid at time and one half, and a fast track to management.Hybrid work schedule with several days weekly working from home if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
• Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.
• Prepares complicated tax returns and returns on dissolution or liquidation.
• Suggests client tax planning ideas to supervisor, manager, or Partner.
• Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a Partner; writes comments for management letters.
• Supervises staff accountants and assistants with assignments, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews work done and directs necessary revisions.

Qualifications

• At least three to five (3 to 5) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
• Either hold a current and valid CPA’s license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA.