Senior Tax Accountant

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Kemper Cpa Group Llp - Modesto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Modesto, CA

11-50 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 demands a high level of technical knowledge and effective communication skills to manage multiple client requests and ensure accurate tax reporting.

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.
• Remain current on general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation impacting the business climate.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three to five years of public accounting experience in tax.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients & staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff.
• Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.
• Work under time constraints.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with tax software and tools.
• Knowledge of current tax legislation and regulations.

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