Tax Senior Associate - Corporate Tax - NorCal (Corporate Tax)

Location: Hybrid role based in Santa Clara, California, USA; compensation locations also include Walnut Creek and Santa Rosa, California. Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is preferred.

Annual pay range: $88,000–$123,740 in Santa Clara, CA; $98,000–$128,690 in Walnut Creek, CA; $85,500–$108,420 in Santa Rosa, CA.

Company

Leading public accounting and advisory firm providing tax, assurance, and business advisory services to middle-market and multinational clients.

What you will do

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, middle-market businesses, and multinational companies.
• Apply ASC 740 expertise to corporate tax engagements.
• Conduct tax research, draft IRS responses, and address tax authority inquiries.
• Develop client recommendations and collaborate with engagement leaders on special tax projects.
• Coordinate with state and local, high-net-worth, international, research and development, credits, and incentives tax practices.
• Build client relationships and support the development of associates through coaching and mentoring.

Requirements

• Four-year degree and eligibility for licensure.
• Three years of tax compliance and consulting experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong time management, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, project management, organizational, analytical, initiative, and adaptability skills.
• Microsoft Suite and other business software proficiency.
• U.S. work eligibility without sponsorship preferred.

Nice to have

• CPA, law license, or Enrolled Agent designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements and autonomy over scheduling.
• Structured development programs, on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and firm-wide learning opportunities.
• Work-life balance supported through social activities and team outings.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.