Staff Tax Accountant

Head of Talent @ Paro.ai | Scalable AI-Powered Hiring Solutions Location: Westlake Village, CA Type: Full-time, permanent Compensation: $75,000 base + performance bonuses (OTE $90,000–$100,000) Reports to: Tax Leadership About Our Client Our client is a boutique accounting and advisory firm in Westlake Village serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals across family enterprises, real estate, professional services, and entertainment. You’ll join a collaborative, high-energy team (~20 people) that values initiative, learning, and measurable performance. The Opportunity This role is ideal for a Tax Staff with ~2–3 years of public accounting experience who’s hungry to grow quickly into Senior scope. You’ll work on a diverse client mix, develop advanced technical skills, and see clear, milestone-based progression with mentorship and KPI-driven incentives. Responsibilities Prepare federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations (1040/1065/1120), including multi-state as needed. Handle miscellaneous business filings (business property tax, city business tax, sales/use tax). Review client financials, diagnose bookkeeping issues, and recommend clean-ups to keep engagements on track. Manage day-to-day engagement flow: client communications, info requests, status updates, and deadlines. Research tax issues and summarize practical, compliance-ready recommendations. Collaborate with a personable, younger team; share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of processes. Qualifications 2–3 years of tax experience in public accounting. CPA: CPA-eligible or actively testing (CPA licensed a plus). EA holders considered with strong relevant experience; interest in CPA track preferred. Familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax and exposure to CCH Engagement are strong pluses (or similar modern tax stacks). Strong client communication skills and comfort owning parts of an engagement. A growth mindset—initiative, accountability, and excitement to build Senior-level capability. Bonus: Performance-based, KPI-driven incentives with on-target earnings of $90,000–$100,000. Benefits Paid medical insurance; 401(k)/profit-sharing with employer match; 20+ days PTO plus firm holidays; continuing education & CPE support; collaborative culture with mentorship and clear advancement path. Work Style Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the Westlake Village office; candidates within a practical commuting radius (≈30–45 minutes) will thrive. Busy season brings elevated tempo; the team rewards efficiency and quality through transparent KPIs. Why This Role Senior-track growth: Accelerate from Staff to Senior with defined milestones and coaching. Modern incentives: Your effort and efficiency are recognized through structured, performance-based bonuses. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Accounting/Auditing Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr