Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax AccountantKemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Accountant position in our Merced, California office. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.The Senior Tax Accountant is an advanced level, non-management professional position. Qualified candidates must have three to five years of tax experience in a public accounting environment. Appropriate candidates must also possess expertise in current professional tax practices and the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and staff throughout all phases of tax engagements. Our Senior Tax Accountants assist with staff development and serve clients with direct contact when needed.Job DescriptionComplete moderately complex federal, state, local, and special tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates independently and with minimal direction.Comply with federal, state, and local requirements and communicate with partners, staff, and clients to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting.Prepare and/or review financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Maintain professional standards and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, publications, personal networks, and/or professional societies. Remain current on general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation impacting the business climate.Contribute to the overall success of the firm and staff by promoting efficient execution throughout the engagement while cultivating positive client relationships.Research issues and respond to client and staff questions in a simple, understandable fashion.Manage multiple client requests in an efficient and timely manner.Additional duties as assigned.Qualifications and CompetenciesPossess a bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three to five years of public accounting experience in tax.CPA designation is preferred.Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.Display the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to clients & staff in a respectful and professional manner.Contribute to skill building among interns and newer staff.Demonstrate ownership of work assigned and take the initiative to complete the work assigned.Work under time constraints.Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Pay and BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancePaid time offHoliday payLong- and short-term disability leavePaid sick leaveParental leave401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributionsHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountProfessional development assistancePaid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement, and CPA Exam bonus programEmployee assistance programWellness programReferral programsFlexible scheduleAccess to investment adviceThe requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.