Tax Consultant

El Segundo, CA About the Firm WilliamsMarston, LLC is a national leader in complex accounting, tax, and valuation services advising pre-IPO, public, and private equity-backed companies managing rapid growth and transformation.
Our expert team is made up of mainly former Big 4 professionals, who partner directly with CFOs to be their most trusted advisors through complex matters across the financial advisory spectrum.
The Opportunity: The most talented professionals are attracted to the opportunity to solve the most complex problems.
Building on your strong public accounting foundation, you will work closely with talented colleagues and our clients’ management, external auditors and tax advisors to address their most pressing challenges – accelerating your own career in the process.
As a Tax Consultant, you will focus primarily on partnership and corporate tax compliance.
You will perform administrative tasks required for filing tax returns, help identify potential tax issues and communicate any risks to the team, and work closely with tax software applications.
In this role, you will focus on: Tax Compliance Provide exceptional client service by performing administrative requirements such as printing returns and correspondences and mailing via certified mail Apply tax knowledge to assist with engagement processes and procedures Once trained, conduct detailed reviews on all returns and appropriate review notes for preparers, raising potential tax issues and identifying book-to-tax differences Research Appropriately identify circumstances requiring in-depth research Concisely frame the issue, conduct research and document conclusions Tax Consulting Gather relevant information for controversy work Document all significant tax positions by creating memos to the files and ensure proper supporting documentation is maintained Interim Management Assist clients’ finance and/or tax teams with short-term tax support The Candidate: Highly motivated and well-rounded professionals committed to contributing to the growth and future success of our firm.
Ideal candidates will possess the following: Basic Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting; advanced degree is preferred CPA Preferred 2+ years of public accounting experience; corporate taxation; accounting for income taxes experience preferred Willingness to perform administrative duties needed to complete the Tax Return process Willingness to learn Corporate and Partnership Tax and a desire to develop the skills needed for a successful career in Tax Accounting Experience with tax research databases, tax preparation software, and standard tax workpapers preferred Experience with tax provision software preferred Preferred Skills and Areas of Focus Ability to prepare income tax returns Willingness to tackle complex problems, applying analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality client service Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Team oriented with strong desire to contribute to the growth and success of the firm Ability to meet internal and external deadlines