Tax Associate I
About our firm
For the last 65 years Leaf & Cole, LLP has been one of the most respected accounting firms in the San Diego area. Our tax professionals offer a full range of tax services including individual, partnership corporation’s estate and trusts returns.
Currently, our tax team is looking for a Tax Associate I to join our team. We find our synergetic environment and hands-on approach, along with accessibility to partners is what makes us so effective. We have a long tenure within our current team, and our culture of work-life balance is what makes us a success.
Roles and responsibilities
Individuals at this level require a college degree with a major in accounting or other appropriate business field, sufficient hours to sit for the CPA exam (150) and have from zero to one year of experience. Tax Associate I individuals are expected to:
Assigned primarily to tax engagements:
Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Assist the firm’s professional staff in performing write-up and bookkeeping services for clients.
Assist the firm’s professional staff in entering data for computer applications and preparing workpapers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, and engagement correspondence.
Assist the firm’s professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintaining the tax library, and maintaining the client tax files in all applicable software applications.
Partner evaluates their overall ability to master this level and ability to move upward.
We are looking for the right person to work with our team and for this position are offering:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Bonus opportunities
Life Insurance
401(k) Safe Harbor 3% 401(k) Match 2%
Profit Shared 5%
Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage 95% base medical plan
Opportunity for advancement