Tax Senior

Company: Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

HCVT is a highly specialized professional services firm providing tax, audit, business management, mergers and acquisitions, and valuation services to private and public companies, business owners, high net worth individuals, and family offices across select industry niches. At HCVT, we are different. We are a team driven by our values-Integrity at our Core, Building Success Together, and a Passion for Excellence. Our focus and commitment are on the needs of our clients and our team. Clarifying and resolving complex issues is what we do. How we do it is what sets us apart from other CPA firms. As part of the HCVT team, you will work in a fast-paced environment. Our culture is all about collaboration, teamwork, giving back to our communities, and partner access and accountability. We also believe that there is no one way to progress in your career. We are flexible and embrace diversity. We provide our team members the right tools to be successful with a continual focus on technical training, as well as other skills necessary to thrive in the world of public accounting. Join HCVT and Move Forward - Your Way! As a Senior in our Tax service line, you will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and its related income tax work papers
• Prepare more complex client work and delegate entry level work to staff accountants
• Take ownership and organize workflow of client engagements, ensuring filing deadlines are met
• Identify tax issues and propose strategies to resolve them
• Research technical tax information
• Respond to and prepare correspondences to tax authorities
• Responsible for meeting engagement timelines and budget guidelines, and provide job status to partners, managers, and client personnel in a timely manner
• Develop strong relationships with firm professionals and clients
• Supervise and manage expectations of engagement teams, staff accountants and/or interns on your teams
• Coach and provide feedback to junior team members
• Effectively utilize and train others on firm tax preparation software
• Participate in staff and senior level trainings
• Ensure high quality of work product To be successful, these are the skills, qualities and experience you will need:
  • 2+ years of experience depending on relevant work experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related major required
  • Passed all 4 sections of the CPA Exam and has met the requirements to obtain their CPA license
  • Strong technical aptitude and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Has proven experience in leading and supervising a team
  • Can learn, teach, and supervise in a fast-paced environment and is receptive to feedback and coaching
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
  • Has high attention to detail
  • Has a positive attitude and a team player mentality with a can-do spirit
  • Microsoft Office skills must all be strong
  • Proficiency in Thomas Reuters, GoSystem, ProSystems or equivalent is required
  • Overtime Pay
  • Casual dress code year-round
  • Reimbursement for community service related runs & walks
  • Meals provided during busy season
  • Drinks and snacks provided year-round
  • Masters of Taxation tuition reimbursement
  • Health and wellness activities such as flu-shots and massages
  • Paid parking
  • Reimbursement for professional organization fees, such as AICPA, CalCPA membership
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance The ordinance requires employers to state, in all job solicitations, postings and advertisements, that the employer will consider applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative.

Keywords: Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP, Pasadena , Tax Senior, Accounting, Auditing , Pasadena, California