SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - TAX (ANAHEIM OFFICE)

Job Summary: A brief summary of the work performed.

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing and directing multiple tax engagement at a time. This position is responsible for the orderly completion of these engagements and keeping the manager and partner informed of progress and unusual developments. Senior Tax Accountants assist clients by providing a full spectrum of individual, partnership, Corp and other tax services including planning, research and compliance. International tax experience is a plus. The Senior Tax Accountant should possess leadership qualities. Technical skills are necessary to assist in all tasks associates with tax engagements, including the mentorship and training of Tax Staff.

Essential Functions: Responsibilities that must be performed by this position.

• Prepare complex tax returns, including consolidated returns with multi state and international filing components.
• Handle intricate compliance tax research assignments and prepare tax memorandums.
• Review and deliver tax projections to clients.
• Assist clients with inquiries related to accounting and tax issues.
• Meet with IRS and FTB agents to discuss examinations.
• Review and mentor the work of interns, tax staff accountants, and semi-senior staff accountants.
• Address tax questions from staff across all departments.
• Conduct staff training on technical subjects and software, including preparing, teaching, and facilitating classes for the department.
• Demonstrate proficiency in corporate, individual, and partnership taxation.
• Manage multiple client engagements while also completing tasks related to business development.
• Exhibit the ability to teach and train staff effectively.
• Participate in recruitment events.
• Other duties as assigned.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.