Experience with corporate/federal compliance (Form 1120) for clients with revenue between $50M to $1B
End-to-end experience with ASC 740 tax provision (prep, review, and audit)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail
Willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
Run client engagements from start to finish, managing planning, execution, and budget
Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects
Review tax returns prepared by staff, providing recommendations for accuracy and savings
Conduct primary review and prepare ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Research and consult on various tax matters using tax-related software
Respond to inquiries from IRS, State, and other tax authorities
Maintain strong working relationships with clients and gather necessary information
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Access to tools, technology, and training
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
Commitment to maintaining high professional standards and client confidentiality
Full Job Description
Position Title: Corporate Tax Senior Associate (Confidential Client) Location: San Jose, CA | Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Compensation
Salary: $101,200 - $129,030/yr
Bonus: Annual bonus based on performance
Position Summary
As the Corporate Tax Senior Associate, you'll be a member of the corporate tax practice and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. The Corporate Tax Solutions Family generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with other team members and specialists in the tax practice, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client's tax functions, because together is how we succeed. From day one, you'll be empowered by tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently. Primary Functions
Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities, gaining increasing responsibility in the review process
Conducting primary review and preparing of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
Researching and consulting on various tax matters; Utilizing Tax-related software to prepare and process returns
Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities
Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Must-Haves
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum of 1-2 years at the senior associate level
Experience with corporate/federal compliance-Form 1120 for clients with revenue between $50M up to $1B
End to end experience with ASC 740 tax provision (prep, review and audit)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail
Can travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications
CPA (preferred; promotion to manager requires active CPA or active JD/Attorney's license)
Minimum two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
