MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP) · 1 day ago
Tax Senior Associate
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expMGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP) is a firm seeking a Tax Senior Associate to perform intermediate to advanced accounting functions related to tax specifications. The role involves leading lower level staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality in tax preparation and compliance.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Leading Managing and Holding People Accountable (LMA)
Learn and begin to apply growth process ( participates in assigned RC ,, pipeline support, COPs, etc.)
Supervises the engagement (job) project management, billing, ensures QC (technical) standards
Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
Develops engagement team (prepares seniors to the next level)
Understand and be able to explain the reasons behind the firm’s policies, procedures and practices and project management techniques
Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise lower level associates
Ensure all work papers are complete, consistent, and contain procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached
Acquire skills (and/or refine) necessary to develop quality client relationships
Identify key issues facing clients and discuss possible solutions to increase quality and efficiency
Demonstrate complete command of all firm software
Develop a command of GAAP, GAAS, and any other common audit/tax techniques
Exhibit strong communications skills (verbal; written; presentation) with lower level associates, management/partners, and clients
Provide timely performance and behavior feedback to lower level associates via verbal discussions and/or evaluations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2, but typically 3 +, years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and/or tax accounting required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting OR Bachelor's Degree plus requisite accounting coursework
CPA preferred, if not a CPA, must meet educational requirements and actively sitting for the CPA exam as outlined by the Board of Accountancy in the state of your preferred office location
Ability to be flexible in changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time
Ability to act in a responsive manner to client inquiries and requests; escalate the more difficult issues as necessary
Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships preferred
Prior basic supervisory experience preferred
Prior experience preparing and reviewing of tax provisions preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA
Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers
Company
MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)
MGO is an accounting company that offers business consulting services in San Diego.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-23Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Cynthia Pon
COO & Partner
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