We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our tax department. The candidate for the Sr. Associate should be a CPA or CPA candidate, with 2 to 5 years of experience in public accounting, specifically taxation. The candidate must have excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assist managers and partners with tax services including planning, research, and compliance.
- Prepare income tax returns for various entities and individuals. Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced tax and accounting concepts when providing tax planning or tax preparation services.
- Recognize potential problem areas in projects/returns and discuss them with appropriate team members.
- Demonstrate a general understanding of the client's business to identify relevant tax issues. Suggests client tax planning ideas to a manager or partners.
- Interact with clients on tax return information, deadlines, and other compliance matters. Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
- Prepare correspondence with IRS and state tax authorities.
- Develops and expands technical capabilities that require special training, experience, or knowledge.
Qualifications:
- CPA or CPA candidate with 2-5 years of experience in public accounting.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Must possess technical tax knowledge related to C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals, accounting methods, property transactions, and tax research
- Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Provides superior customer service.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess excellent project management and analytical skills.
This role is based out of our Natomas, Sacramento area office. A hybrid work schedule is offered after the training period.
Benefits: Gilbert CPA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, paid life insurance and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and ten days paid holiday. The firm is also pleased to provide employees with a training budget for professional development and professional licensure.
