Sr. Tax Accountant

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
95K-130K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Supports finance and tax operations through multi-jurisdictional income, franchise, sales/use, property, and other tax compliance. Prepares quarterly tax provisions, financial reporting footnotes, tax memoranda, reconciliations, fixed asset reports, tax payments, supporting documentation, and ad hoc analyses. Reviews property tax assessments, monitors tax legislation and accounting pronouncements, and evaluates process automation opportunities. The role is performed onsite with 0–10% travel.
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Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Tax Accountant to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working on-site.
Support finance and tax group with various tax and accounting matters including but not limited to direct and indirect tax reporting, fixed asset reporting, information reporting, account analysis and reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with federal, state and local income taxes, indirect taxes, and property taxes.

What you will do:

  • Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete tax compliance across all tax types – income, franchise/excise, sales/use, property, local, business licensing and others in multi-jurisdictional environment.

  • Maintain various accounting processes including review of input into fixed asset system for income and property tax reporting and prepare reports/account reconciliations related thereto.

  • Prepare calculation of quarterly tax provision and related footnotes for financial reporting purposes. Assist with preparation of related quarterly tax memos.

  • Ensure timely payment of indirect taxes. Review and evaluate property tax assessments for accuracy and reasonableness.

  • Assist with completion of supporting tax documentation across all tax types and prepare ad hoc reports as requested.

  • Maintain currency with federal, state and local tax legislation and accounting pronouncements.

  • Travel 0-10 %.

Who you are:

  • 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

  • 5 years experience in both public accounting and private industry required.

  • Master's Degree preferred.

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and processes.

  • Knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations and capability of application in new situations.

  • Working knowledge of tax research tools.

  • Advanced proficiency with Excel.

  • Skill in analyzing processes to determine the potential of automation for greater efficiencies.

  • Ability to work independently and at all levels necessary for successful completion of projects.

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with internal and external business partners.

ADA Requirements:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Pay Range: $95,000 - $130,000 annually

AIP Bonus up to 10%

Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.
Benefits package includes[1]:

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members

  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits

  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution

  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit

  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution

  • 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services

  • 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year

  • Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

  • Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

  • To learn more about Mechanics Bank’s California privacy and security policies, including your right to a Notice At Collection as a California Resident, please visit

    California Privacy Policy for Prospective Employees | Mechanics Bank

[1] The benefits listed in this job posting reflect the Bank’s most reasonable and genuinely expected benefits offered for this position.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Five years of experience in both public accounting and private industry
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and processes
  • Knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations, with ability to apply them to new situations
  • Working knowledge of tax research tools
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel
  • Ability to analyze processes for potential automation and efficiency improvements
  • Ability to work independently and at all necessary organizational levels
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with internal and external business partners
  • Master’s degree
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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
1,528 Employees
Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

HomeStreet Bank is one of the largest community banks in the Northwest, California and Hawaii. Since we began in 1921, we've stayed focused on what we believe is most important: building long-term relationships with our customers and providing ongoing support to our communities. We offer a full range of financial services including commercial banking, commercial lending, consumer banking, mortgage lending, residential construction financing, commercial real estate financing and insurance services. Our primary area of community focus is housing and homes. HomeStreet also supports organizations where our employees have an integral involvement. HomeStreet is an Equal Housing Lender and makes mortgage loans without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. Member FDIC.

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