Tax Senior / Supervising Senior

Finance · Full-time · CA, United States of America

Job description

Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience. At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.   What We Do and Who We Serve We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.     We Live Our Core Values Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other—Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.   Discover How Far You Can Go. Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating client engagements for our teams to work on—the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.   Apply today and find out why so many come for the challenge—and stay for the experience. We look forward to meeting you! 

HCVT operates under a hybrid working model. Effective Jan 1, 2024, employees are expected to work at their assigned office a minimum of two days per week. In the event that this is not geographically reasonable, you may work in the office closest to your home.  Additionally, we expect employees to participate in required firm events/meeting (e.g., trainings, team bonding, client meetings, etc.)

As a Senior in our Tax service line, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Prepare and review federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and its related income tax work papers
  • Prepare more complex client work and delegate entry level work to staff accountants
  • Take ownership and organize workflow of client engagements, ensuring filing deadlines are met
  • Identify tax issues and propose strategies to resolve them
  • Research technical tax information
  • Respond to and prepare correspondences to tax authorities
  • Responsible for meeting engagement timelines and budget guidelines, and provide job status to partners, managers, and client personnel in a timely manner
  • Develop strong relationships with firm professionals and clients
  • Supervise and manage expectations of engagement teams, staff accountants and/or interns on your teams
  • Coach and provide feedback to junior team members
  • Effectively utilize and train others on firm tax preparation software
  • Participate in staff and senior level trainings
  • Ensure high quality of work product

To be successful, these are the skills, qualities and experience you will need:

  • 2+ years of experience depending on relevant work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major required
  • Passed all 4 sections of the CPA Exam and has met the requirements to obtain their CPA license
  • Strong technical aptitude and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Has proven experience in leading and supervising a team
  • Can learn, teach, and supervise in a fast paced environment and is receptive to feedback and coaching
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
  • Has high attention to detail

You Matter - HCVT provides a variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.

  • Visit the Benefits section to learn more