Senior Tax Accountant

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Kemper Cpa Group Llp - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockton, CA

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Tax Accountant position at Kemper CPA Group LLP is an advanced, non-management role focused on providing tax services to clients. This full-time position requires candidates to have significant experience in public accounting, particularly in tax, and involves direct client interaction, staff development, and compliance with tax regulations. The role is designed for individuals who can work independently while contributing to the firm's success and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete moderately complex federal, state, local, and special tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements and communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain professional standards and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, personal networks, and/or professional societies.
• Contribute to the overall success of the firm and staff by promoting efficient execution throughout the engagement while cultivating positive client relationships.
• Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.
• Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assist with staff development and serve clients with direct contact when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Three to five years of public accounting experience in tax.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Technology skills that contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with clients and staff.
• Ability to contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff.
• Demonstrated ownership of work assigned and initiative to complete tasks.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with tax software and tools.
• Knowledge of current tax legislation and its impact on clients.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus program
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice