• Tax Manager

    Adecco US, Inc. (Bakersfield, CA)


    Tax Manager

     

    Role Overview

     

    As a Tax Manager, you will serve as a high-level technical expert and a key strategic advisor to our clients. You will lead the tax lifecycle—from managing complex compliance for diverse entities to identifying sophisticated tax-planning opportunities. This role balances technical "in-the-trenches" review with high-level team leadership and client relationship management.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

    1. Technical Compliance & Quality Control

    + **Final Review:** Review and approve federal/state returns for Individuals, Partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, Trusts, and Estates.

    + **Complex Issues:** Manage multi-state filings, PTE elections, cost-segregation, and basis analysis.

    + **Audit Defense:** Oversee responses to IRS/state notices and lead clients through tax audits and examinations.

    + **Tax Research:** Interpret complex tax laws and draft technical memoranda for internal and client use.

    2. Strategic Planning & Advisory

    + **Tax Optimization:** Develop strategies to minimize liability, including 1031 exchanges and restructuring.

    + **Business Lifecycle:** Advise on entity selection, M&A transactions, and succession planning.

    + **Collaborative Consulting:** Work alongside attorneys and financial advisors to provide holistic wealth and business solutions.

    3. Team Leadership & Practice Management

    + **Mentorship:** Supervise and develop Senior Associates and Interns through consistent, constructive feedback.

    + **Workflow Oversight:** Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects stay on budget and meet all deadlines.

    + **Process Innovation:** Improve internal templates and procedures to increase firm-wide efficiency.

     

    Candidate Profile

    Required Qualifications:

    + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

    + **Certification:** Active CPA license (or CPA-eligible).

    + **Experience:** 3–8 years in public accounting with a focus on tax.

    + **Software:** High proficiency in professional tax software ( **Lacerte** preferred).

    Preferred Skills:

    + Experience with multi-entity structures and high-net-worth individuals.

    + Strong background in PTE taxes and multi-state compliance.

    + Proven ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-technical clients.

    Work Environment & Expectations

    + **Location:** In-office professional environment.

    + **Seasonal Demand:** Extended hours are expected during peak tax filing seasons.

    + **Growth:** A commitment to continuous professional education (CPE) to stay ahead of tax law changes.

    **Pay Details:** $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

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    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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