Associate – Tax Services - 2027 - (Hybrid)

Andersen • San Diego, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tax Services Associates serve on client service teams and receive formal and on-the-job training to develop their technical skills. They prepare tax returns and participate in tax planning and client consultation. As part of a team of problem solvers with consulting and industry experience, Associates help clients address complex business issues.

The role includes researching tax laws, rules, and regulations; analyzing how they apply to specific situations; and drafting memorandums that defend decisions or outline solutions. Associates participate in selected phases of tax compliance engagements, seek guidance and feedback, support projects through creative thinking and individual initiative, and demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.

The position offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For hires working in San Diego, California, the expected base salary range is $77,000 to $96,300; actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and skills. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time upon hire; candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field and/or an advanced degree in Accounting, Taxation, JD, or LLM.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with initiative to seek opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with clients and firm management at various levels.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire; candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future are not considered.

Nice To Haves

• Before starting full-time, students are preferred to be eligible to sit for the primary credential exam appropriate to their practice area, such as meeting the 150-credit-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam in certain states.

Responsibilities

• Research tax laws, rules, and regulations and analyze their application to specific situations.
• Draft memorandums to defend decisions and/or outline solutions to tax issues.
• Participate in selected phases of tax compliance engagements.
• Seek guidance, clarification, and feedback proactively.
• Support selected projects through creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member.
• Prioritize and complete tasks flexibly while exercising professional skepticism.
• Prepare tax returns and participate in tax planning and consultation for clients.
• Work with client service teams to help clients solve complex business issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Eligibility to enroll in the firm's 401(k) plan upon hire.
• 160 hours of paid time off annually.
• Twelve paid holidays each calendar year.
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level