Wealth Enhancement · 8 hours ago
Tax Associate
El Cerrito, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expWealth Enhancement is an independent wealth management firm dedicated to enriching the lives of its clients. The Tax Associate will support an advising team in delivering high-quality tax services to high-net-worth clients, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings while collaborating with financial advisors and internal teams.
Financial ServicesRisk ManagementWealth Management
Hiring Manager
Hannah Borden
Responsibilities
Prepare and review individual, trust, and small business tax returns (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 709, etc.)
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Maintain accurate and organized tax documentation and workpapers
Assist with e-filing and submission of returns
Respond to client inquiries regarding tax documents, deadlines, and filings
Collaborate with financial advisors to gather necessary client information
Review tax notices; assist with initial draft responses to the IRS or state for review
Provide clear explanations of tax-related matters to clients in a professional manner
Maintain confidentiality and uphold client service standards
Assist in the development of tax projections and planning strategies
Research tax issues and summarize findings for senior staff or advisors
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to client portfolios
Support year-end planning meetings and documentation
Utilize tax software for return preparation
Maintain accurate records in CRM and document management systems
Ensure timely updates of client tax data and filing statuses
Review updates and partner with IT team to solve any issues with tax software program
Assist in process improvement initiatives and technology adoption
Participate in Team meetings, training sessions, and firm-wide initiatives
Coordinate with Team members and tax billing/shipping to make sure proper delivery and transmission
Maintain Team tax dashboard to track preparation, notes, revenue and opportunities
Support seasonal workload balancing and cross-functional projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance or Accounting with a focus on tax preferred
Ideal candidates have advanced knowledge and certifications (e.g., CPA, EA), or are willing to pursue
CTEC registered tax preparer highly preferred
2+ years' experience in tax preparation or public accounting
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent financial acuity
Proficiency in tax software and technology tools, with knowledge of Drake Software a significant plus
Benefits
Training and professional development
Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)
Company
Wealth Enhancement
In 1997, four advisors sharing an office space discovered they also shared an essential belief: The financial services industry needed a new and better way to provide advice to clients—one that would help relieve stress from their clients’ financial lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.51MKey Investors
Onex
2022-02-24Undisclosed· $0.74M
2022-01-12Undisclosed· $0.2M
2021-08-24Private Equity
Leadership Team
Kelly Windorski
Chief Financial Officer
Brett Fingerhut
Sr. Vice President / Financial Advisor
Recent News
2026-01-18
2026-01-06
Company data provided by crunchbase