Senior Tax Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Tax Accountant will support domestic U.S. tax compliance, including preparing federal and California income tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, trusts, and individuals. The role also assists with tax research, planning, forecasting, and special projects, and works with managers, directors, executives, and internal departments. It provides exposure to multiple tax and business departments, mentorship, and opportunities to learn and grow without the demands of public accounting hours. The position is based at The Wonderful Company’s West Los Angeles corporate office on a hybrid schedule: in the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work from home Thursday and Friday. The role offers health care benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and participation in the Wonderful Giving program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or a related finance field.
- At least 3 years of similar tax experience at a regional or national firm.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred.
- Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
- Big 4 experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of GoSystem/OneSource or similar software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare federal and California income tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, trusts, and individuals.
- Generate related income tax workpapers and review apportionment schedules.
- Calculate federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions.
- Assist with federal and state tax forecasts.
- Stay current with and interpret new tax regulations, and conduct tax research as needed.
- Evaluate tax positions, propose solutions, and escalate issues to tax managers.
- Advise the business on tax matters and act as the first point of contact for internal departments.
- Evaluate and recommend tax process changes as reporting or compliance requirements arise.
- Analyze supporting data for variances.
- Respond to information requests from tax authorities.
- Support ad-hoc tax special projects.
Benefits
- Health care benefits, including medical coverage and vision and dental plans.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with match eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Participation in the Wonderful Giving program, with company-provided funds to allocate to up to three charities.
- 24/7 online physician consultations.
- Virtual mental health resources and life coaching.
- Employee community groups.
- Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements.
- On-demand fitness videos.
- Career advancement opportunities and internal mobility.
- Learning and development resources, including leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Company-wide mentorship program.
- Continuous improvement training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
