Senior Tax Accountant - San Francisco, CA (SL981433)

Summary: We are a well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeking a Tax Senior to join our growing team. This role focuses on R&D tax credit services within our Specialty Tax Services group. We offer a supportive work environment with a reasonable work-life balance, excellent benefits—including overtime paid at time and one half, a 5% employer 401(k) contribution, and opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities: Plan, execute, direct, and complete R&D tax credit projects while managing budgets and timelines. Deliver R&D Tax Credit services including tax form preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, and drafting client correspondence. Prepare and review R&D tax credit calculations and conduct technical interviews with clients. Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities. Support tax planning, consulting, and compliance services across diverse industry groups. Develop and supervise staff, assist in client management, and contribute to practice development activities. Requirements Required Qualifications: 2–4 years of relevant experience in public accounting or R&D tax credit consultancy. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree preferred. CPA license or actively working toward CPA certification. Broad exposure to multistate credits and incentives, ideally Research and Development tax credits. Foundational knowledge of US GAAP, general accounting principles, tax compliance (including entity and individual returns), and tax research. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with both SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and supervise junior staff. Benefits Benefits: Competitive compensation with overtime paid at time and one half. 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) plan. Excellent health insurance and additional benefits package. Reasonable work-life balance. Fast-track career progression opportunities.

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Knowhirematch

Tax Director

San Jose, CA, USA

We are a well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeking an experienced Tax Director to join our growing team. This leadership role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including both SEC and closely held companies, across a variety of industries. We provide excellent benefits, a strong work-life balance, and clear opportunities for fast-track career advancement. Key Responsibilities: Review and approve complex tax returns and government examinations. Serve as a subject matter expert in a technical discipline or industry sector. Oversee all aspects of client service, ensuring work is completed accurately and within budget. Manage large and complex tax engagements, delegating work as appropriate. Actively participate in client meetings and tax planning initiatives, supporting the Audit & Accounting (A&A) department. Act as a resource on advanced tax issues for both tax and A&A staff. Handle client communications and maintain responsibility for high-value client relationships. Communicate tax law developments and their impact to internal teams and clients. Manage and represent clients during governmental tax examinations. Oversee and mentor staff, including performance evaluations, training, and recruitment. Ensure timely and accurate billing and collections. Monitor and interpret economic and political developments that may affect clients. Participate in business development through community and industry involvement. Travel occasionally for client engagements, meetings, or seminars. Overtime is required throughout the year; extended hours expected during tax season (Jan 1–Apr 15). Requirements Required Qualifications: 7–10 years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity in tax engagements. At least 2 years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities. Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Active CPA license in good standing; member of AICPA. Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education annually. Proven leadership, staff development, and client management capabilities. Preferred Qualifications: Deep expertise in technical tax matters and industry-specific tax applications. Master’s in Taxation preferred Strong client-facing communication skills and business development experience. Benefits Benefits: Competitive compensation with potential for large performance bonuses. 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) plan. Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package. Reasonable work-life balance with flexibility. Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.

We are a well-established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeking an experienced Tax Director to join our growing team. This leadership role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including both SEC and closely held companies, across a variety of industries. We provide excellent benefits, a strong work-life balance, and clear opportunities for fast-track career advancement. Key Responsibilities: Review and approve complex tax returns and government examinations. Serve as a subject matter expert in a technical discipline or industry sector. Oversee all aspects of client service, ensuring work is completed accurately and within budget. Manage large and complex tax engagements, delegating work as appropriate. Actively participate in client meetings and tax planning initiatives, supporting the Audit & Accounting (A&A) department. Act as a resource on advanced tax issues for both tax and A&A staff. Handle client communications and maintain responsibility for high-value client relationships. Communicate tax law developments and their impact to internal teams and clients. Manage and represent clients during governmental tax examinations. Oversee and mentor staff, including performance evaluations, training, and recruitment. Ensure timely and accurate billing and collections. Monitor and interpret economic and political developments that may affect clients. Participate in business development through community and industry involvement. Travel occasionally for client engagements, meetings, or seminars. Overtime is required throughout the year; extended hours expected during tax season (Jan 1–Apr 15). Requirements Required Qualifications: 7–10 years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity in tax engagements. At least 2 years of experience representing clients before taxing authorities. Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Active CPA license in good standing; member of AICPA. Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education annually. Proven leadership, staff development, and client management capabilities. Preferred Qualifications: Deep expertise in technical tax matters and industry-specific tax applications. Master’s in Taxation preferred Strong client-facing communication skills and business development experience. Benefits Benefits: Competitive compensation with potential for large performance bonuses. 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) plan. Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package. Reasonable work-life balance with flexibility. Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.

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RES Consultant Group

Senior Tax Accountant - San Francisco, CA (SL981433)

San Francisco, CA, USA

Our client, a CPA firm established in 1989, is based in San Francisco-but active globally-they provide comprehensive tax, financial and consulting services. The resolution of complex issues is their specialty, and they represent clients in a variety of industry sectors, both domestic and international, as well as private clients, entrepreneurs, and families worldwide. They are seeking an on-site Senior Tax Accountant, capable of rapid advancement and looking for people to grow into partners. Job Description Job Type: *Must have CPA firm experience Full time, W2 Location: San Francicso, CA - (financial district) On-Site Responsibilities: Work directly with clients, business owners, and their controllers and apply professional knowledge to a variety of tax engagements. Unravel complex financial situations and find appropriate tax law to apply. Manage and review the prep work of Juniors, and independently produce the more complex tax returns. Consult with the clients' bookkeeping staffs on accounting policies and procedures and train the Firm's Juniors as well. Proactively identify tax and accounting issues that could trigger an audit of the client, and propose strategies to resolve them. In the event of an IRS audit, Seniors will participate with the Partners in representing clients. Prepare financial and tax projections; develop tax strategies; provide clients with quarterly tax payments; review tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships and estates; and ensure the accuracy of all filings. Managing one or two NPO audits, planning and supervising audit field work, and preparing financial statements and all disclosure requirements. Requirements Strong desire to become a partner in a boutique tax practice. CPA or must be on track for CPA license. 5+ years in tax work, accounting, financial analysis or similar preparatory work. A solid theory foundation and understanding of accounting and auditing, including GAAP, GAAS and SSARS. Ability to research tax rules, accounting practices, and audit procedures using direct-call outreach to sources as well as online resources. Advanced proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx, QuickBooks and Excel, online research skills using IRS law libraries, BNA/CCH and other industry resource websites, and strong general computer skills across Microsoft Office Suite, time and billing software, etc. Attention to detail, error-free work product and disciplined procedures for documentation. Benefits Excellent compensation and benefits package health insurance 401k MATCH, 5% Reasonable busy season hours - 40 billable per week Great professional mentoring CPA exam coaching Succession plan is clear: to grow Partners from within to take over the practice Annual financial audit engagements are available for licensing hours Tax assignments ensure broad exposure to corporate, partnership and personal returns and tax strategies If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.

Negotiable Salary

Senior Tax Accountant - San Francisco, CA (SL981433)

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