Tax Senior

TAX SENIOR - TAX SENIOR NEEDED FOR LARGE, REGIONAL CPA FIRM IN LOS ANGELES.

ABOUT US

Stonefield Josephson is an internationally recognized, fast-growing and innovative leader in the field of accounting. Founded in 1975, our California-based firm serves public and privately held U.S. and international clients from offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, East Bay, Silicon Valley and Hong Kong. We were named by INSIDE Public Accounting in 2007 as the nation’s third fastest-growing accounting firm. In addition to our key tax and advisory service areas, we were listed by Art Bowman as one of “America’s Top 25 Auditors” of 2005, 2006 and 2007.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 Excellent Benefits PackageDiverse Industry ExperienceSpecialization/Transfer to Various Departments or OfficesStrong Mentors and Continued Education ProgramsTuition ReimbursementOpportunity for GrowthPaid Parking Flexible Schedules and Work-Life BalanceUpbeat Work EnvironmentMany Employee Perks!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

The Tax Senior’s focus is on perfecting his/her skills and knowledge base in tax accounting while actively assisting less experienced staff in their development.  The Tax Senior prepares more difficult business and individual returns, tax planning engagements, tax research projects and consulting projects.  In addition, the Tax Senior takes the time to train and develop the technical skills of staff. As a Tax Senior gains more experience and proficiency, he or she is given more responsibilities and more difficult tasks, which could involve some of the duties and responsibilities of a manager.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Apply the knowledge obtained through previous work experience as a Tax Staff accountant and complete work assignments given, including preparing complex individual and business tax returns and reviewing less complex tax returns prepared by staffPerform technical research in situations requiring judgment and formulation of alternativesAcknowledge requests from clients, outside parties, and internal personnel and effectively communicate due dates, responsibilities and next stepsBecome a key client contact for small engagements and develop and practice entrepreneurial skillsRecognize appropriate circumstances in which the firm’s service capabilities can be offered to clientsEstablish performance, efficiency and quality standards for tax staff on specific assignmentsAssist in developing tax staff by delegating work, supervising their activities and providing timely and complete evaluations and counselingAssist with formal training programsMaintain university contacts and participate in on-campus and office visits to recruit new staffBuild productive relationships with managers, senior managers and partners by keeping them informed about work progress and by adapting to various management stylesParticipate in local business and community organizations to expand marketing network Maintain existing business contacts and seek new contactsMaintain confidentiality at all times

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; MBT preferred2-4 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope and researchCPA license preferred or actively working towards obtaining CPA license Understanding and application of fundamental principles of tax lawStrong research and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal skills