Senior Associate - San Diego, United States - Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of a remarkable team and firm? A place where your talents can shine as you assist clients in improving their financial, tax, and business aspects? Are you seeking a collaborative, innovative, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded?

Look no further With over 100 years in the industry, our firm serves clients locally and globally.

Our expertise extends across a wide array of industries, ensuring that we can cater to the unique needs of clients from diverse sectors.

Join our team and experience a collaborative and enriching work environment. With an emphasis on continuous technical training and the development of essential skills, we prioritize your success by providing the tools and resources needed to thrive in the world of public accounting


Job Summary:

The Senior Associate (Tax) prepares or reviews tax returns for individuals and organizations, researches tax questions, offers suggestions for tax planning, and studies law for potential tax savings.

Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tax Preparation and Accounting
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the client's business that extends beyond tax-related aspects.
Recognizes problems, assesses alternatives.
Prepares and reviews tax returns for individuals and organizations.
Researches tax questions.
Offers suggestions for tax planning.

Client Relationship Management
Clearly communicate recommendations verbally and in writing.
Builds client relationships.
Successfully identifies accounting, business, and tax

issues/opportunities

and develops

solutions/recommendations.

Administrative Tasks
Works independently with a minimum of supervision.
Follows all policies and procedures established by firm.
Enters time daily to ensure current and accurate tracking of hours.
Assigns hours to each client to ensure accurate billing.
Follows safety rules according to firm Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

Marginal Functions
Accepts special projects as assigned


Job Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must possess the following education, licenses and certifications, experience, and skills.

Education
Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; MBA a plus.

Licenses and Certifications
CPA certification (preferred).
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to travel to client locations.

Experience
Minimum Experience required: 3+ years Tax Accounting

Technical Skills
Strong understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices.
Strong understanding of the rules, regulations, and code of conduct.
Strong familiarity with pertinent IRC (Internal Revenue Code) sections and regulations.
Strong proficiency in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership and other tax returns prepared by the Firm.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Strong abilities with various accounting systems.

Interpersonal Skills

High level of enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external clients.

Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high pressure environment.

Works independently and is self-motivated to complete tasks and assignments with a minimum amount of supervision and is flexible to accept tasks and projects.

Upholds the professional standards of conduct for respectful behavior and demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity.


What we offer:
Competitive compensation
Unlimited PTO for qualified employees
Generous health and welfare benefits
Focus on work/life balance
Flexible schedules
Opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team
Strong mentoring program with a focus on the success of each team member

The compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 - $110,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's qualifications, experience, skills, licensure, and certifications.

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