Tax Senior

1 week ago

Oakland, United States Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $80k - $105k

Mowat Mackie & Anderson is looking to add a bright, resourceful, intellectually curious, and organized Senior Tax Accountant to its team. This position is responsible for performing complex tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning with minimal supervision. Additionally, they provide work direction and technical guidance to less experienced staff, and initiates contact with clients to resolve tax matters. This position requires an ability to take initiative, attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, ability to build internal relationships, ability to work with senior leadership, excellent communication skills, and prioritize daily tasks. This is an ideal position for a smart, motivated individual who is passionate about delivering strategic value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role. 


Meet Mowat Mackie & Anderson


MMA is a dynamic and responsive, high-value CPA firm that serves closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, and other clients throughout California and globally.


We hire engaged employees and support our team with a blended workforce schedule, a robust benefits package as well as provide numerous perks including team activities, training, education stipends, and
support for community involvement. Additional benefits include targeted industry compensation, 401(k) and profit-sharing, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term
disability insurance.


This is an ideal position for a smart, motivated individual who is passionate about delivering strategic value in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.  


Your responsibilities will include:


  • Prepares increasingly complex tax returns.
  • Consistently exhibits a well-rounded knowledge of tax laws and return preparation.
  • Effectively demonstrates a thorough understanding of the tax return process and completion.
  • Provide tax planning for individuals and business entities.
  • Continues to develop a command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations.
  • Verifies information by comparing and analyzing items to documentation.
  • Proficient at research including knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm.
  • Participates actively in client meetings.
  • Initiate client contact for planning and scheduling work.
  • Actively shows an ability to set and manage client expectations.
  • Demonstrate critical self-review skills.
  • Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants.
  • Consistently strive to provide a complete work product that is organized, in compliance with workflow standards, and can be efficiently reviewed by managers and partners.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and new regulations.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Meets chargeable hour goal as determined by partners


Desired Skills and Experience:


  • At least 4 years of recent experience performing all phases of audits and reviews for privately held companies.
  • Licensed CPA.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Develop a basic working knowledge of QuickBooks.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and review standards.
  • Requires sufficient analytical skills to assess problems or unusual situations and quickly determine efficient solutions.
  • Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of CCH Products (CCH Axcess, Engagement, XCM, Client Portal, etc).


Additional Knowledge and Skills:


  • Familiar with the public accounting line of work (hours, schedule, expectations).
  • Able to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure and handle interruptions while maintaining flexibility in work assignments.
  • Ability to independently perform all the duties of the position efficiently and effectively.
  • Comfortable providing feedback.
  • Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.
  • You are highly collaborative and team-oriented.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented business.
  • You work well with little direction but know when to ask for help and keep your team informed.


 Meet Mowat Mackie & Anderson


Responsive, creative, high-value CPA services for closely-held businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates.


Do you fit this description?


  • Experienced and highly motivated
  • Intellectually curious
  • Looking for a challenging and stimulating environment
  • Prefers a workplace that provides autonomy and rewards independent and critical thinking
  • Goes beyond ordinary compliance to provide outstanding service to clients


If so, you’d fit right in at MMA – and we’d like to speak with you


We take great pride in delivering the highest-quality service and are listed as one of the Top East Bay Area accounting firms.


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