Senior Associate - State and Local Tax - Income

Andersen • Costa Mesa, CA

4d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Senior Associates with our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice serve on various engagement teams that support a wide range of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups.
Senior Associates can expect to:
Review and prepare state and local income/franchise tax returns;
Provide tax controversy audit support;
Assist in project management of compliance/consulting engagements and identify client solutions;
Conduct research to remain current with legislative changes;
Draft and review memoranda and additional client deliverables;
Assist with the preparation and review of Nexus Studies;
Supervise and mentor Associates and Interns;
Receive formal State & Local tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant tax experience
• Bachelor’s and/or relevant advanced degree (MAcc, MST, JD)
• Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree (Preferred)
• minimum GPA of 3.0
• Advanced credential or desire to obtain advanced credential allowing for IRS client representation (i.e. CPA, JD)
• Tax software proficiency (i.e., GoSystem Tax RS, CCH, etc.)
• Self-starter with the initiative to seek out opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proficient use of technology

Nice To Haves

• Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare state and local income/franchise tax returns
• Provide tax controversy audit support
• Assist in project management of compliance/consulting engagements and identify client solutions
• Conduct research to remain current with legislative changes
• Draft and review memoranda and additional client deliverables
• Assist with the preparation and review of Nexus Studies
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Interns

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Employees may enroll in the firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire.
• We offer 160 hours of paid time off annually, along with twelve paid holidays each calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees