State and Local Tax Staff - Summer 2025
Pasadena, CA
Entry Level Full-time Positions /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience.
At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who seek limitless professional opportunities thrive at HCVT. Our team is known for its technical skill and ability to help clients address complex business issues all while investing in and supporting our people to provide a rewarding employee experience.
What We Do and Who We Serve
We offer Tax, Audit, Advisory, and Business Management services to our clients, which include private and public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices. We also specialize in serving clients across the following industries: Private Equity, Real Estate & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services Firms, Technology, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations, and Affordable Housing.
We Live Our Core Values
Our values guide us in our day-to-day interactions with our clients and each other—Integrity at our Core; Building Success Together; Passion for Excellence; and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. We are focused and committed to the needs of our clients and our team.
Discover How Far You Can Go.
Opportunities abound at HCVT. Our firm has experienced steady growth since its founding in 1991 and continues to expand its client service offerings, creating new opportunities for professionals to grow their careers. We make significant investments in training and provide interesting, diverse, and intellectually stimulating client engagements for our teams to work on—the kind of work that helps you develop and refine your skills to advance in the profession.
Apply today and find out why so many come for the challenge—and stay for the experience. We look forward to meeting you!
HCVT works under a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work at their assigned office a minimum of two days per week. In the event that this is not geographically reasonable, you may work in the office closest to your home. Additionally, we expect employees to participate in required firm events/meeting (e.g., trainings, team bonding, client meetings, etc.)
As a Staff in our State and Local Tax (SALT) service line, you will be responsible for the following:
- Prepare state and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and its related income tax work papers
- Prepare indirect state tax returns for multiple entities
- Prepare and respond to technical correspondences from taxing authorities
- Identify accounting and income tax issues and proposes strategies to resolve them
- Perform tax technical research as needed
- Perform self-review of work
- Learn and effectively utilize firm tax software to continually learn, knowledge sharing, and enhance the quality of service to clients
- Work closely with a team and communicates job status with all levels of the engagement team
- Complete assigned projects within engagement timeline and budget guidelines
- Develop strong relationships with firm professionals at all levels
- Participate in firm trainings, recruiting events, and firm activities
- Work with your buddy and performance manager on professional development of both technical and soft skills
To be successful, these are the skills and experience you will need:
- On track to completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a master’s degree in accounting between December 2024 – June 2025
- Minimum overall and accounting GPAs of 3.0
- Active membership in Beta Alpha Psi or another accounting campus organization
- Strong technical aptitude and evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
- Exhibit leadership skills that demonstrates strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Able to learn in a fast paced environment and receptive to feedback and coaching
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
- Can work independently and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
- High attention to detail
- A positive attitude and a team player mentality with a can-do spirit
- Is client-centric and willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines
How to Apply:
- Select the office you’re most interested in and submit an application - https://jobs.lever.co/hcvt
- Required documents – Resume, Unofficial Transcripts
*Note – HCVT is unable to sponsor the work authorization of candidates.
You Matter - HCVT provides a variety of benefits and perks that help sustain a healthy and thriving work environment.
- Visit the Benefits section to learn more
This salary range is specific to the state(s) listed and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set and education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000.
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