Senior Associate (Tax)

Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP•San Diego, CA

7d•$70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior Associate prepares or reviews tax returns for individuals and organizations, researches tax questions, offers tax-planning suggestions, and studies tax law for potential savings. The role also involves understanding clients’ businesses beyond tax matters, identifying accounting, business, and tax issues or opportunities, and developing recommendations. The Senior Associate works independently with minimal supervision, follows firm policies and procedures, records time and client hours accurately, and may take on special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or substitute experience.
At least 3 years of tax accounting experience.
Strong understanding of accounting theory and practices, applicable rules and regulations, and professional conduct requirements.
Strong familiarity with pertinent Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations.
Proficiency preparing corporate, individual, partnership, and other tax returns prepared by the firm.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Ability to use various accounting systems.
Collaborative, enthusiastic approach to meeting and exceeding expectations for internal and external clients.
Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment.
Flexibility to accept tasks and projects, and ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Respectful behavior and a high degree of personal integrity.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses beyond tax-related aspects.
Recognize problems and assess alternatives.
Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and organizations.
Research tax questions and offer tax-planning suggestions.
Communicate recommendations clearly in writing and verbally.
Build client relationships and identify accounting, business, and tax issues or opportunities, developing solutions and recommendations.
Work independently with minimal supervision and follow firm policies and procedures.
Enter time daily and assign hours to clients for accurate tracking and billing.
Follow safety rules under the firm’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Accept special projects as assigned.