Senior Tax Accountant - Orange

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing and directing multiple tax engagements at a time. This position is responsible for the orderly completion of these engagements and keeping the manager and partner informed of progress and unusual developments.

Senior Tax Accountants assist clients by providing a full spectrum of individual, partnership, Corp and other tax services including planning, research and compliance. International tax experience is a plus.

The Senior Tax Accountant should possess leadership qualities. Technical skills are necessary to assist in all tasks associates with tax engagements, including the mentorship and training of Tax Staff.

• Prepare complex tax returns, including consolidated returns with multi state and international filing components.
• Handle intricate compliance tax research assignments and prepare tax memorandums.
• Review and deliver tax projections to clients.
• Assist clients with inquiries related to accounting and tax issues.
• Meet with IRS and FTB agents to discuss examinations.
• Review and mentor the work of interns, tax staff accountants, and semi-senior staff accountants.
• Address tax questions from staff across all departments.
• Conduct staff training on technical subjects and software, including preparing, teaching, and facilitating classes for the department.
• Demonstrate proficiency in corporate, individual, and partnership taxation.
• Manage multiple client engagements while also completing tasks related to business development.
• Exhibit the ability to teach and train staff effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s degree in business administration or taxation a plus.
• at least 3 years of public accounting industry experience preferred.
• Strong Tax Generalist background is a plus.
• Strong accounting foundation (year-end adjustments, fixing client books, fluency in Quick Books programs).
• Working knowledge of MS Office (primarily Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Knowledge of CCH software (CCH Axcess, Engagement) a plus.
• Enrolled Agent / Certified Public Accountant license is a plus.

Real Estate, Manufacturing, Engineering, High Net worth individuals, Individuals with trusts (multi-state international filings) is a plus.