Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA

In-House

Costa Mesa, CA

Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA

Non-practicing Attorney

No

Job Title:
Associate – Tax Services – 2026 (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:
Tax Services Associates are integral members of various client service teams at the company. They receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training designed to develop their technical skills. Their responsibilities extend beyond the preparation of tax returns to include participation in tax planning and consultation processes for clients. Associates are expected to work collaboratively within a team of problem solvers, leveraging vast consulting and industry experience to help clients address complex business issues. Key responsibilities include:

- Researching tax laws, rules, and regulations, and analyzing their application to specific situations. This involves drafting memorandums to defend decisions or outline solutions to issues.
- Participating in select phases of tax compliance engagements.
- Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
- Supporting select projects by demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member.
- Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Associate position in Tax Services are required to have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Alternatively, an advanced degree in Accounting, Taxation, JD, or LLM is also acceptable. Additional requirements include:

- A minimum GPA of .
- Strong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Initiative to seek out opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of client and company management, both in writing and verbally.

Prior to commencing full-time employment, it is preferred that students will be eligible to sit for the primary credential exam appropriate for their relevant practice area. For instance, having 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA exam in certain states is preferred.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Associate – Tax Services position.

Additional Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. The company will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (., H-1B status).

The company values and encourages workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental or physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. Qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in compliance with applicable state and local laws. The company also strives to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.