Corporate Tax Senior Associate

• Prepare, perform primary review, and support audit engagements for complex ASC 740 income tax provisions under US GAAP.
• Conduct primary and secondary reviews of corporate, federal, state, and local income tax returns prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
• Research complex tax technical matters, assess the tax implications of client operations, and support the implementation of innovative tax-planning strategies.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client engagements, building strong working relationships with client management and finance teams.
• Support project management fundamentals, including tracking engagement metrics (realization, utilization, leverage), managing deliverables to budget, and maintaining strict adherence to client confidentiality.
• Directly mentor, train, and guide staff associates on tax software, ASC 740 workflows, and compliance projects.
• Provide constructive feedback and participate in staff performance reviews.

Requirements Licensure: Active CPA or JD / active attorney license (Required). Public Accounting Experience: Demonstrated background in public accounting working with larger or multinational corporate clients. ASC 740 Expertise: Hands-on, end-to-end experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions (preparation, review, and audit support). Technical & Soft Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s in Taxation, LLM, or JD preferred). Experience: 3–6+ years of progressive corporate/federal tax compliance and ASC 740 accounting experience. Software: Proficiency with corporate tax software; experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) is strongly preferred. Broad Tax Knowledge: Working knowledge of statutory income tax compliance, state and local tax (SALT), international tax concepts, and transfer pricing fundamentals. Communication & Mobility: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to commute 3 days/week to the downtown LA office or client sites as needed. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in ASC 740 income tax provisions and corporate tax compliance, with a strong ability to mentor staff and manage client engagements effectively. Proficient in utilizing corporate tax software and implementing innovative tax-planning strategies. Highest-signal resume keywords Active CPA License ASC 740 Expertise Public Accounting Experience Proficiency with OneSource Tax Provision Broad Tax Knowledge ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills ASC 740 Income Tax Provisions Corporate Tax Compliance Tax Return Review Tax Research Tax Planning Strategies Engagement Metrics Tracking SALT Knowledge International Tax Concepts Transfer Pricing Fundamentals Tax Software Proficiency Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Mentoring Client Relationship Building Constructive Feedback Certifications & Qualifications Active CPA License JD / Active Attorney License Industry Keywords Public Accounting Corporate Clients Federal Tax Compliance State Tax Compliance Local Tax Compliance Tools & Technologies OneSource Tax Provision #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor