Senior Tax Associate

Encino Office | On-Site or Hybrid (3 Days Per Week) - Local Candidates Only Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP is hiring a Tax Senior Associate with 3-5+ years of experience for our Core Tax Group. This role offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients, deepen your technical expertise, and advance toward leadership. About Us Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP is an independently owned, full-service transdisciplinary tax and accounting firm, celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. We have three divisions: Tax, Audit, and Financial and Accounting Services. We pride ourselves on doing exceptional work for our sophisticated clients in a supportive, team-centered environment. While we work hard and deliver outstanding service, we are equally committed to work-life balance and long-term employee growth. About You You are a personable, detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in public accounting and a passion for tax. You have experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns and are eager to grow your technical expertise, lead engagements, and mentor junior staff. You are committed to responsiveness, accountability, and delivering high-quality work. Whether your long-term goals include technical specialization, client service, leadership, or business development, RSJ will support your growth and help you build a fulfilling career. What You Will Do Prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, S-Corps, and C-Corps Conduct tax research and summarize findings using authoritative sources Collaborate with managers on tax planning, modeling, and compliance strategy Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables that meet RSJ standards Assist with IRS and state tax notices, including direct communication with agencies Participate in client meetings and serve as a day-to-day contact on engagements Supervise and review the work of Associates and Interns Provide coaching, training, and feedback to junior team members Lead smaller engagements, manage workflow, and support team success Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements Contribute to internal committees and firm-wide initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred) 3-5+ years of public accounting experience (mid-sized firm experience preferred) CPA or EA license, or actively pursuing licensure (required for promotion to Manager) Strong knowledge of Federal and California tax law for individuals and businesses Experience with flow-through entities and S corporations C corporation experience is helpful, but not required Proficiency in CCH ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess, Microsoft Excel, and XCM Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills What We Offer Salary range: $85,000 to $105,000 (commensurate with experience) Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Health Savings Account: Firm contributes $1,300 annually (accrues monthly) if enrolled in medical insurance coverage with the firm 125 Plan 401(k): 25% match of employee contributions after one year of service Paid time off: 20 days annually (accrued monthly) plus full week off for Thanksgiving Life insurance Employee referral bonus program Generous Business Development bonus program On-site lunch provided twice a week during non-busy season; lunch and dinner during busy season Billable Hour Requirement 1500 - 1600 annual billable hour target Busy Season Expectation Building toward 55-hour weeks for a limited number of weeks This position requires in-office presence with ideally 3+ days per week in the Encino office. Our Core Group is an extremely collegial and collaborative team of smart and welcoming tax professionals who are passionate about their work. Being in the office, you will have a team at your side ready to support and offer advice when needed. At RSJ, we have an open door policy. How to Apply Apply through LinkedIn or send resumes directly to View email address on click.appcast.io. Let us know how your skills and experience align with this position. If there is something on your resume we might miss, highlight it in your letter. Please also include details on the types of clients you have worked with, including industries, entity types, and complexity. If you have moved around in your career, please share the reasons for your moves. We want to understand your path and full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr