Tax Senior Associate | Corporate Tax

Tax Senior Associate – Corporate Tax

San Jose, CA 95113 | Hybrid – 3 Days in Office

Position Overview

ARC Group is recruiting a Tax Senior Associate for a Top 15 CPA firm in San Jose, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career with a leading public accounting firm and gain increasing responsibility across corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 income tax accounting .

As a Corporate Tax Senior Associate, you will work with a diverse portfolio of clients and play an active role in managing tax engagements from start to finish. You will collaborate with experienced tax professionals and specialists to provide high-quality tax services, identify tax planning opportunities, and support clients with their evolving tax needs.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take on increasing engagement-management responsibilities, and mentor junior professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements from planning through completion, including planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of high-quality tax services.
• Prepare and/or perform primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provisions , including tax provision preparation and audit support.
• Review federal and state corporate tax returns prepared by staff and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, compliance, and tax savings.
• Provide corporate tax planning and consulting services to clients across a variety of industries.
• Research and analyze complex federal and state tax matters and communicate recommendations to clients and engagement teams.
• Respond to inquiries and information requests from the IRS, state taxing authorities, and other regulatory agencies .
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects.
• Provide feedback and contribute to staff performance evaluations and engagement reviews.
• Serve as an in-charge resource on engagements as needed and assume increasing responsibility for engagement management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client management and staff at all levels.
• Gather information necessary to complete tax engagements and develop a strong understanding of each client's operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with tax specialists and internal resources, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO) , to address complex client needs.
• Utilize tax software and technology to prepare, process, and review tax returns and related deliverables.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, technical training, and industry education.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, client confidentiality, accuracy, and quality.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• ASC 740 income tax provision experience strongly preferred.
• Corporate tax compliance experience.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong tax research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a Top 15 CPA firm with a strong reputation and established client base.
• Gain exposure to corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 .
• Work directly with clients and take on increasing engagement-management responsibilities.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior tax professionals .
• Collaborate with specialized tax professionals and national tax resources.
• Access to ongoing technical training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment with 3 days per week in the San Jose office .

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or email your resume directly to our dedicated recruiter, D.A. Longhi, at View email address on app.dstribute.io .