Tax Senior Associate
Tax Senior Associate
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$ 90000 - 110000
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Job Description
Who We Are
About Ascend
At Ascend we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firmsfrom rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive worklife balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here youre not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where worklife harmony is a reality and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources.
We partner with regional entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in todays dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital robust talent acquisition toptier technology transformative leadership shared backoffice services & more. Founded in January 2023 Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.Explore Ascend where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.
About LevitZacks
LevitZacks earned our reputation for delivering highquality tax accounting and business advisory services to the San Diego community for the past 60 years. We have one office yet our team members are located across the country. Our ratio of CPAs to total professional staff is the highest among the top 17 firms in San Diego (San Diegos Business Journals Book of Lists 2024). Our team loves working here due to our exceptional culture. Each member of the team is valued and respected. LevitZacks listens to its team members. Exceptional client service is a team effort and it shows our commitment to service through our commitment to our team members. Our team members are our most valuable asset. Thats why at LevitZacks we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our team stay healthy feel secure and maintain a positive work/life balance.
The Role
As a key member of the tax team this position will prepare complex tax compliance projects for closely held multitiered entities multistate entities high networth individuals estates and trusts. This role can be achieved in a hybrid (San Diego CA) or fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare complex tax returns for closely held multitiered entities multistate entities high net worth individuals estates and trusts.
- Research tax matters using firms online research tools.
- Remain current on tax issues and changes in the tax laws.
- Provide a timely complete accurate and well documented tax return for review.
- Interact directly with clients and team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting or business with a certificate in accounting from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 35 years of increasing levels of responsibility in tax with a regional or large local CPA firm.
- Must excel at preparation of complex compliance projects for closely held multitiered entities multistate entities trusts estates and high net worth individuals.
- Must have an analytical approach and understanding of tax laws and regulations.
- Ability to identify tax issues as they arise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Accounting or Taxation.
- CPA or actively pursuing your CPA license.
- Strong understanding of tax technology. ProSystem/Engagement experience and experience working in a paperless environment is a plus.
- Ability to interact well with others in a team environment as well as being able to work independently.
Who We Look For
An experienced Tax Senior Associate with excellent oral and written communication skills and prior tax prep and compliance experience with closely held multitiered entities multistate entities trusts estates and high net worth individuals. Someone who is able to interact well with others in a team environment as well as able to work independently. A dedicated teamplayer committed to producing highquality work and maintaining LevitZacks team health security and work/life balance focused culture.
What We Offer
Our firm has a clearly written opportunity path to give our team members an idea of how they can advance through our firm and what to expect at each level. We have a great working environment and a great group of team members. In 2022 LevitZacks was ranked #8 in the United States by Accounting Today as a Best Firm for Women to work for. In addition we are proud award winners of Best Places to Work in San Diego (0(#1)and 2024 and Accounting Todays Best Accounting Firms to Work For ((#8) 2018 (#6) 2019 (#1) 2020 (#1) 2021(#1)and 2024 (#4) (only firm to ever receive this award 3 years in a row!). We are also ranked in #1 in CPA to professional ratio of the top 17 firms in San Diego (2024 Book of Lists).
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports wellbeing health and ongoing professional growth:
- Flexible PTO
- Above Industry Average Number of Holidays
- Medical LTD Dental Insurance
- Excellent Voluntary Insurance Options
- 401(k) Matching
- Discretionary Bonus
- Core Hours Allowing for Flexible Work Schedule/ No Mandatory Saturdays
- Commitment to Professional Development
How to Apply
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
- Basic contact information
- Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
- Work eligibility credentials and compensation
- Voluntary demographic & selfID questions
For further questions or inquiries about the role please reach out to Aidan Jebson Sr. Recruiter
The pay range for this role is $90000 $110000 per year. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience education and/or skill level.
At Ascend we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race color religion national origin gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity/expression age marital status disability or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
