MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)

Experienced Tax Associate

MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Perform intermediate level accounting functions related to tax specifications
  • Utilize research skills and apply tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues
  • Gather client information necessary for filing and work with clients to collect required data
  • Participate in tax planning and recognize and communicate potential risks
  • Prepare tax accrual work papers and work with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review
  • Work with the tax team to prepare and learn to review tax returns
  • Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
  • Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients
  • Ensure professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications
  • Handle routine client tax questions and complete research and special projects as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Seniors, Managers, or Partners
  • Overtime during busy season; minimal hazards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or related field required
  • CPA preferred
  • If not a CPA, must meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam as outlined by the Board of Accountancy in the state of your preferred office location
  • Minimum of 1 year of related experience
  • Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred
  • Excellent customer service skills (internal and external)
  • Creative problem solving and research skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
  • Highly motivated and interested in taking the initiative for personal growth and development
  • Able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects
  • Ability to travel to client locations which may include occasional overnight stays
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Actively sit and pass CPA examination