Tax Staff Accountant - Senior Tax

Tax Staff Accountant - Senior Tax

Location: 262 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080, US

Industry: Accounting / Finance

Job Number: 2637

Job Description

Our client is a full-service public accounting firm ranked among the top 100 firms nationally. Recognized as a best place to work in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Fernando Valley, as well as one of the best accounting firms to work for nationwide, it is one of the largest in Southern California. Established in 1959, the firm has grown to over 250 professionals and support staff with offices across California.

We foster a caring, friendly, and warm environment to help our employees thrive. Our support includes ongoing training, excellent resources, close interaction with partners and clients, competitive compensation, advancement opportunities, and a team-oriented culture.

Our San Francisco office seeks a friendly, enthusiastic, high-energy individual to join as a Senior in our Tax department. Senior Accountants handle most tasks independently, lead assistants, review work, and make decisions on complex accounting and auditing matters.

Essential Functions

Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under supervision.

Demonstrate technical competency and adherence to professional standards.

Meet deadlines and manage client engagements.

Lead and instruct assistants, review work, and ensure accuracy.

Determine audit testing scope and select transactions for testing.

Prepare and organize working papers, verify financial data.

Prepare complex tax returns and liquidation/dissolution returns.

Advise clients on tax planning strategies.

Draft correspondence and management letters for clients.

Draft reports with footnotes and deliver projects proactively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency with accounting and tax software.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to multi-task and reason effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise staff accountants and assistants, review their work, and guide development.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 3 years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.

40 hours of professional education annually.

Current CPA license or working towards it; member in good standing if licensed.

Success Factors

Effective communication skills in English.

Developing expertise in specific industry areas.

Proactive in learning and taking on responsibilities.

Additional Information

Equal opportunity employer. To apply, send your resume in Word format with current salary details for review and immediate interview.

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Tim Bramley

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