Senior Tax Accountant II

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT II

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Direct Hire
• Salary range: $90,000 - $112,000 (OT at straight time)
• Hybrid schedule - Core hours 8am - 5pm, flexible, 7-4 or 9-6, much flexibility. (A minimum of 2 days a week in the office is required on Tuesday & Thursdays).
• Location: Modesto, CA. 95350
• Great benefits & 401k plan w/company match
• Seeking local candidates
• CPA desired, not required
• Training provided

CORE COMPENTENCIES DESIRED:

TAX LIABILITIES: Preparing, planning and providing advisory support to individual and business to ensure compliance with tax laws and optimize tax liabilities.

• Conducts detailed reviews on simple and normal returns and provides appropriate review notes for preparers; raises potential tax issues
• Fully researches issues and presents pertinent guidance in support of suggested alternatives
• Aims to become an expert in specialized technical knowledge and shares relevant information when appropriate
• Displays ability to do complex tax returns without supervision
• Assists others in resolving problems related to systems or software
• Researches, develops and documents complicated taxation issues
• Ensures tax returns and planning recommendations are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards
• Seeks opportunities to review preparation of income tax provisions
• Assists with implementation of new tax law and regulations
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and implementation practices of technical changes and new standards as they are released
• Demonstrates an understanding of tax needs of client, including review of organizational structure and any/all other entities held by the organization which could be impacted by this work

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Communicates confidently with team members, clients and contacts
• Provides open communication to all staff to promote a positive learning environment
• Effectively communicates all aspects of work performed to clients, partners, managers and staff

LEADERSHIP

• Takes the initiative to develop and grow subordinate staff
• Identifies staff knowledge/experience and aligns staff assignments to ensure reinforcement of skills and/or development of new skills
• Acts as a leader in the teams to which they are assigned

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Develops and understands the concepts of engagement profitability and budget monitoring to ensure that jobs are concluded timely and profitably
• Demonstrates knowledge of the firm’s philosophy, reports, & policies
• Manages all phases of multiple engagements, demonstrating exceptional time management and familiarity with staff skills through effective planning and assignments
• Ensures time entry data by staff is accurate on client jobs for precise client billing/fees

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Continually expends his or her talents and gifts to the fullest; participates in a variety of events and pursuits designed to build on strengths
• Actively seeks feedback for self-improvement opportunities

CLIENT SERVICES:

• Cultivates role as primary contact for client
• Provides staff with industry specific information to increase client service quality
• Demonstrates the ability to strengthen relationships with clients
• Demonstrates the ability to engage client in a discussion about the strategic and operational effectiveness of their organization

COMMUNICATION:

• Communicates confidently with team members, clients and contacts
• Provides open communication to all staff to promote a positive learning environment
• Effectively communicates all aspects of work performed to clients, partners, managers and staff

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Communicates confidently with team members, clients and contacts
• Provides open communication to all staff to promote a positive learning environment
• Effectively communicates all aspects of work performed to clients, partners, managers and staff

LEADERSHIP:

• Takes the initiative to develop and grow subordinate staff
• Identifies staff knowledge/experience and aligns staff assignments to ensure reinforcement of skills and/or development of new skills
• Provides feedback to staff and evaluates their progress and offers guidance and direction, both as a supervisor and client manager of a job
• Develops appropriate relationships with staff and partners and demonstrates the firm’s values
• Takes an active part in preparing and leading internal training events
• Acts as a leader in the teams to which they are assigned, focusing on being a role model

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Develops and understands the concepts of engagement profitability and budget monitoring to ensure that jobs are concluded timely and profitably
• Demonstrates knowledge of the firm’s philosophy, reports, & policies
• Manages all phases of multiple engagements, demonstrating exceptional time management and familiarity with staff skills through effective planning and assignments
• Ensures time entry data by staff is accurate on client jobs for precise client billing/fees

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Continually expends his or her talents and gifts to the fullest; participates in a variety of events and pursuits designed to build on strengths
• Establishing relationships with clients
• Enjoy helping others

Malone is an equal opportunity employer