(Job RF- 1155) Senior Tax Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Join a fast-growing financial advisory and accounting firm as a Senior Tax Associate on a collaborative, high-performing tax team. Work fully remote or hybrid from our Southern California office. This role blends hands-on tax compliance, client interaction, mentoring, and technical research.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review partnership, S corporation, and individual tax returns.
• Supervise and review staff work for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle client communications to collect information and provide timely updates.
• Mentor junior team members and support career development.
• Research complex federal and state tax issues and draft technical memos.
• Coordinate with accounting and advisory teams on integrated tax planning.
• Propose and help implement process improvements and best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• License: Active CPA required.
• Experience: 3–4+ years in tax preparation in public accounting or equivalent.
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge of S corporation basis rules, depreciation, and taxation of business sales.
• Other: Excellent written and verbal communication; organized and able to manage multiple engagements; commitment to continuous learning.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
• Work flexibility: Fully remote or hybrid from Southern California office.
• Culture: Supportive, team-oriented, work-life balance.
• Benefits: Paid time off and holidays; health, dental, vision; 401(k) with employer contribution; CPA renewal and CPE support; professional membership reimbursements.