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Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant [Hybrid]
Location: Modesto, Ca
Department: Finance | Accounting
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for tax compliance, planning, and reporting across a variety of entities, with exposure to clients and operations in the agriculture sector preferred (not required).
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with 4–10 years of experience who is ready to take on more responsibility, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic tax initiatives within a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
- Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, meeting all compliance deadlines.
- Assist in tax provision and reporting under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual reporting.
- Research and analyze complex tax issues, and prepare technical memoranda as needed.
- Identify opportunities for tax savings and support implementation of tax planning strategies.
- Assist with IRS and state audit responses and other tax authority correspondence.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on clients and internal practices.
- Participate in special projects such as entity restructuring, M&A, and multi-state tax analysis.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior accountants.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Accounting or CPA preferred).
- 4–10 years of relevant tax experience (public accounting and/or corporate tax department).
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations.
- Experience with tax software (e.g., UltraTax, GoSystem, CCH Axcess, or similar).
- Proficient in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA license or in active pursuit of CPA.
- Experience or interest in serving agriculture clients, cooperatives, or farm operations.
- Familiarity with tax issues related to Section 199A, passive activity rules, and multi-entity structures.
- Knowledge of international or multi-state tax issues is a plus.
Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000 DOE
Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, continuing education support
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000