Associate II, Business Management - Tax Services

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.

Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Prepare individual, trust, gift, partnership, corporate, and S corporation tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments for entertainment industry clients and their related entities. 

• Prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules while ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. 

• Reconcile retained earnings, analyze general ledger activity, and prepare journal entries to support tax return preparation. 

• Prepare year-end tax projections and assist with year-end close-out activities for loan-out corporations and other entertainment industry entities. 

• Develop technical tax knowledge related to business management, entertainment, music, touring, athletes, and high-net-worth clients. 

• Review federal and state tax notices and assist with preparing responses to taxing authorities. 

• Assist in gathering documentation and preparing information for governmental audits and tax examinations. 

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for business management clients, including recording investment activity and reconciling brokerage accounts, where applicable. 

• Assist with tax planning projects, tax research, and other client advisory engagements. 

• Collaborate with business managers, accountants, and other internal team members to deliver timely, high-quality client service. 

• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Continue developing technical tax, accounting, and professional skills through ongoing learning and training.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum of 1 year of U.S. tax consulting and/or compliance experience in a public accounting environment.

• Experience preparing or assisting with individual, partnership, corporate, or trust tax returns.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.

• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure.

• Exposure to entertainment industry clients, business management clients, high-net-worth individuals, or closely held businesses.

• Familiarity with loan-out corporations, multi-entity tax structures, or entertainment industry accounting.

• Experience with tax preparation and research software.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.