Tax Senior Associate Overview: We combine extensive tax, assurance and advisory experience with a focus on relationships and personal service to help our clients achieve their goals.
The LA office is rapidly expanding and we are looking for talented tax professionals Responsibilities: Prepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxation Review less complex individual and business tax returns Prepare tax projections and other tax planning strategies Respond to tax notices Develop business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations Support training of tax associates and assist managers in development of staff Research increasingly complex tax issues using internet research services Delegates work to staff according to their experience and capabilities in conformance with the planning documents Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients Use research services to increase technical knowledge and provide valuable services to clients Qualifications BA or BS in Accounting or related field required, Masters Degree preferred 3+ years of public accounting experience in a tax environment, with a concentrated focus on complicated corporation returns, including multi state taxation preferred Strong skills in research and writing required CPA or CPA candidate required Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems Experience with various entity types (corporate and flow through entities as well as individuals) preferred Experience multi-state taxation is preferred Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Power
Point, and Outlook required Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively required Skilled demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment required Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills