Tax Senior Associate

Overview

Withum’s Tax Services Group is a team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services. As a Tax Senior based out of our San Diego, California office, you will lead aspects of tax engagements, supervise/mentor staff, and build/maintain relationships with clients.

• Preparing complex individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns
• Reviewing mid-level complexity individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax returns prepared by tax staff for accuracy
• Researching and drafting memorandum involving complex tax matters
• Identifying tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines
• Providing supervision, training and support to engagement staff and promoting open communication to the engagement partner and manager

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Licensed CPA, or working toward CPA certification
• Master of Science in Taxation is preferred but not required
• 3-5 years of prior experience in the tax department of a public accounting firm
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

The compensation for this position ranges from $85,000-$110,000. In addition to base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on factors such as the specific role, hiring location, and the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

San Diego, CA