Senior Tax Associate

About the role

Boos & Associates is growing, recently named one of the Fastest Growing Accounting Firms and Businesses in the Fresno area by the Fresno Business Journal. This growth has led to expanding to new markets, necessitating the hiring of a Tax Senior in the Long Beach, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Conducting research on complex tax issues and providing guidance to clients
• Assisting with tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities
• Reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Collaborating with clients and colleagues to gather necessary information for tax filings
• Utilizing accounting software, such as QuickBooks, to maintain accurate records
• Performing general ledger reconciliation and assisting with financial statement preparation
• Staying up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other relevant field required
• Three (3) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience required
• Industry expertise in one or more tax specialties preferred
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat preferred
• Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of tax laws, including Wills trusts estate law and Securities law
• Proficiency in tax accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Experience using accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing tax returns
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of tax laws, including Wills trusts estate law and Securities law
• Proficiency in tax accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Experience using accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Ability to conduct thorough research on complex tax issues
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing tax returns
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues

Pay

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with standard business hours.