Tax Senior Associate – Corporate Tax

San Jose, CA 95113 | Hybrid – 3 Days in Office

Position Overview

ARC Group is recruiting a Tax Senior Associate for a Top 15 CPA firm in San Jose, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career with a leading public accounting firm and gain increasing responsibility across corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740 income tax accounting.

As a Corporate Tax Senior Associate, you will work with a diverse portfolio of clients and play an active role in managing tax engagements from start to finish. You will collaborate with experienced tax professionals and specialists to provide high-quality tax services, identify tax planning opportunities, and support clients with their evolving tax needs.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take on increasing engagement-management responsibilities, and mentor junior professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements from planning through completion, including planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of high-quality tax services.
• Prepare and/or perform primary reviews of ASC 740 income tax provisions, including tax provision preparation and audit support.
• Review federal and state corporate tax returns prepared by staff and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, compliance, and tax savings.
• Provide corporate tax planning and consulting services to clients across a variety of industries.
• Research and analyze complex federal and state tax matters and communicate recommendations to clients and engagement teams.
• Respond to inquiries and information requests from the IRS, state taxing authorities, and other regulatory agencies.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects.
• Provide feedback and contribute to staff performance evaluations and engagement reviews.
• Serve as an in-charge resource on engagements as needed and assume increasing responsibility for engagement management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client management and staff at all levels.
• Gather information necessary to complete tax engagements and develop a strong understanding of each client's operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with tax specialists and internal resources, including the Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to address complex client needs.
• Utilize tax software and technology to prepare, process, and review tax returns and related deliverables.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, technical training, and industry education.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, client confidentiality, accuracy, and quality.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• ASC 740 income tax provision experience strongly preferred.
• Corporate tax compliance experience.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong tax research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a Top 15 CPA firm with a strong reputation and established client base.
• Gain exposure to corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and ASC 740.
• Work directly with clients and take on increasing engagement-management responsibilities.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior tax professionals.
• Collaborate with specialized tax professionals and national tax resources.
• Access to ongoing technical training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment with 3 days per week in the San Jose office.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or email your resume directly to our dedicated recruiter, D.A. Longhi, at

dlonghi@arcgonline.com