Logo
FORTH Recruiting

Senior Tax Associate - San Francisco, CA

FORTH Recruiting, WorkFromHome

Save Job

About the job Senior Tax Associate - San Francisco, CA

The Role

The Tax Services Division is looking for a dedicated Senior Tax Associate with a minimum of five (5) years of experience. This position provides room for advancement and growth in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Core Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax documents.
  • Conduct research on new or complex tax issues, and prepare corresponding memorandums to support conclusions.
  • Communicate with client personnel regarding deadlines, the status of engagement completion, and requests for information needed to complete engagements.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related course of study.
  • CPA license is preferred but not required.
  • Master's Degree in Taxation a BIG PLUS.

Experience

  • At least five (5) years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent experience.
  • Public Accounting: Two (2) years (Preferred).
  • Prior experience with stock option, trust, non-profit, estate, and gift taxation experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Self-starter and successful in a team-oriented setting.
  • Solid understanding of basic accounting and tax practices.
  • Highly motivated, with exceptional organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple engagements and time constraints.
  • Routine in-house CPE, company-paid off-site CPE, and higher education reimbursement.
  • Flexibility to set your own work schedules and work remotely to balance your work and personal life.
  • Casual in-office attire which includes jeans any day of the week.
  • Onsite gym and employee lounge.
  • Open office concept with sit-to-stand workstations.
  • Stocked break room, happy hours, and company events throughout the year.

The Client offers highly competitive benefits to meet your needs. They advocate for preventative health and work-life balance and ensure their teams have appropriate support at the office and outside of work.

  • Flexible work arrangements, including working remotely, so your well-being always comes first.
  • Paid Time Off program.
  • Time off for major holidays.
  • Company-paid, long-term disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Health

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO and HMO).
  • 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees.

Future

  • 401(k) - 3% of your annual compensation contributed to your self-directed account whether you participate in our plan or not.
  • Employer matching profit-sharing plan.
  • Annual salary reviews.
  • Regular performance reviews that focus on your self-evaluation and goal setting.
  • Education and CPA license reimbursement.
  • Regular technical training; CPA license hours.

Benefits List

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home

This Client will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.

Due to the COVID-19 virus, caused by SARS-CoV2, this Client requires all staff to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. They will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified religious and medical reasons as designated under Title VII and the ADA.

#J-18808-Ljbffr