Senior Tax Associate - San Francisco, CA (SL981433)

Our client, a CPA firm established in 1989, is based in San Francisco-but active globally-they provide comprehensive tax, financial and consulting services. The resolution of complex issues is their specialty, and they represent clients in a variety of industry sectors, both domestic and international, as well as private clients, entrepreneurs, and families worldwide.  They are seeking an on-site Senior Tax Accountant, capable of rapid advancement and looking for people to grow into partners.

• →Work directly with clients, business owners, and their controllers and apply professional knowledge to a variety of tax engagements. 
• →Unravel complex financial situations and find appropriate tax law to apply.
• →Manage and review the prep work of Juniors, and independently produce the more complex tax returns.
• →Consult with the clients' bookkeeping staffs on accounting policies and procedures and train the Firm's Juniors as well.
• →Proactively identify tax and accounting issues that could trigger an audit of the client, and propose strategies to resolve them.
• →In the event of an IRS audit, Seniors will participate with the Partners in representing clients.
• →Prepare financial and tax projections; develop tax strategies; provide clients with quarterly tax payments; review tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships and estates; and ensure the accuracy of all filings.
• →Managing one or two NPO audits, planning and supervising audit field work, and preparing financial statements and all disclosure requirements.

• Strong desire to become a partner in a boutique tax practice.
• CPA or must be on track for CPA license.
• 5+ years in tax work, accounting, financial analysis or similar preparatory work.
• A solid theory foundation and understanding of accounting and auditing, including GAAP, GAAS and SSARS.
• Ability to research tax rules, accounting practices, and audit procedures using direct-call outreach to sources as well as online resources.
• Advanced proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx, QuickBooks and Excel, online research skills using IRS law libraries, BNA/CCH and other industry resource websites, and strong general computer skills across Microsoft Office Suite, time and billing software, etc.
• Attention to detail, error-free work product and disciplined procedures for documentation.