Senior Tax Accountant

Southwest Accounting Resources - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Tax Accountant position at a Regional Bay Area CPA firm involves working closely with managers and partners to provide innovative tax solutions for a sophisticated client base. This role emphasizes preparing complex tax returns, performing planning and compliance projects, and mentoring junior team members. The position offers opportunities to interact with high-caliber clients and develop essential technical, professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills necessary for a successful career in taxation.

Responsibilities

• Review tax projects related to tax advisory, planning, research, and consulting.
• Anticipate and identify client tax issues and concerns, providing consultative and strategic solutions to resolve identified issues.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Tax Associates.
• Work with the Partners and Managers of the Firm and make recommendations concerning business and tax planning strategies for external clients.
• Participate in the recruitment of new staff.
• Determine optimal approaches for delivering high-quality client services.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of public accounting experience in taxation.
• CPA licensed, license pending, or exams in progress; all educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, or with an emphasis in accounting; Master's degree in taxation is a plus.
• Well versed in business entities (i.e., Corporations, S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs).
• Proven track record in analyzing financial and tax data.

Nice-to-haves

• Passionate professional who understands the value of counseling and mentoring others.