What are the responsibilities and job description for the BM Tax - Senior Associate position at MGO?
Overview
At MGO we do a lot more than crunch numbers and prepare filings. Our approach leverages input from throughout our organization – giving everyone a voice and an opportunity to make an impact.
Utilizing a state-of-the-art technology platform, we go beyond the numbers to provide invaluable financial and operational insight to a diverse array of dynamic clients – from enduring institutions to disruptive start-ups. By delivering strategic guidance with a personal touch, we are reshaping ideas of what a CPA firm is capable of – and give our professionals the support to self-determine the path their career takes.
MGO's Century City team is GROWING!
Our Business Management team is looking for dynamic and collaborative Tax Senior Associate to join our team in our Century City office.
Excellent job opportunity for an experienced individual to join our prestigious Business Management/CPA firm in Century City working with high profile entertainers and high net worth individuals and families. Looking for that consistent work environment and opportunities for advancement? Look no further.
Job Details
Core Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review close outs, tax returns, etc.
- Supervises the engagement (job) project management, ensures QC (technical) standards along with Tax Manager
- Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
- Develops engagement team (prepares associates 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2, but typically 3 , years of experience in public accounting.
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree plus requisite accounting coursework.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License from appropriate state.
- 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 inquires and requests; escalate the more difficult issues as necessary.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Experience with corporate taxation, individual taxation, close-outs for loan out corporations servicing the entertainment industry
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, CCH Prosystems and Datafaction is a plus
Why work for MGO? MGO’s professionals take a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to accounting, financial and advisory services. Our teams collaborate across internal functions and service lines to build institutional knowledge, formulate insight, and deliver efficiencies that make a difference – not only in the marketplace, but in the lives of our clients and team members.
That’s why we value characteristics like teamwork, communication, creativity, and leadership when building our teams. We are growing fast and new opportunities emerge every day. If you’re not afraid of pushing the status quo, MGO offers a supportive setting where you can take control of your career while still enjoying the mentorship to develop new skills in an environment where you thrive.
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