Tax Senior Accountant

Summary

The Tax Senior is a mid-level role paying $87,000–$115,000 in Orange County, bridging hands-on technical work and team leadership. The senior prepares and reviews federal, state, and local returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, researches tax issues, builds client relationships, and supervises Tax Staff. Candidates need at least 2 years of public accounting experience, active progress toward a CPA license, proficiency across entity types, and the ability to travel to client sites. A Master of Tax is preferred.

Description

At Gelman, you will find the support and mentorship you will need to grow, both personally and professionally. You will find partners who know your name and peers who are invested in your success as much as their own. You will find a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where every professional and staff member plays a key role in building our business. This is your opportunity to work with some of the best employees and the most advanced technology in the industry to bring new and better ideas to our clients.

Introduction to the Team

Our Tax team delivers quality tax solutions to privately owned middle-market companies, not-for-profit organizations and high wealth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements providing corporate, partnership and individual tax services
• Research potential tax issues
• Prepare and/or review returns for corporate, partnership or individuals, including federal, state and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities
• Provide both leadership and supervision to Tax Staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; Master of Tax preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm
• Progress toward CPA license required
• Proficient in corporate, partnership and individual taxation
• Ability to travel to client locations
• Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service
• Experience managing multiple client engagements
• Creative problem solving and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work overtime, as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Gelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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