Staff Tax Accountant

Our client is a boutique, relationship-driven tax practice in LA serving sophisticated clients with tax planning and complex tax matters. They’re known for high-quality technical work and close client relationships that everyone on the team takes part in. They’re looking for a motivated Tax Associate with at least 1.5 years of public tax experience who wants to deepen their technical skills and grow long-term with a close-knit firm. Responsibilities Prepare individual (1040), partnership (1065), S-corporation (1120-S), and trust (1041) returns Assist with tax planning, projections, and research on complex tax issues Review client financial information and supporting documentation, posting adjustments as needed Communicate directly with clients on information gathering, follow-up items, and tax questions, with support from the team Draft responses to tax authority notices and inquiries Support senior team members and partners with client deliverables Manage multiple client files at once while meeting deadlines Ask thoughtful questions and know when to seek guidance Qualifications At least 1.5 years of public accounting tax experience Hands-on preparation experience with 1040, 1065, and 1120-S returns Real estate exposure is a plus Familiarity with QBI/§199A, §163(j), basis tracking, §754 elections, and common retirement plan rules (401(k), SEP IRA, defined benefit plans) Experience with professional tax software (Lacerte, CCH, ProSystem, UltraTax, or similar) and Microsoft Office CPA or EA track preferred, but not required Why Work Here Fully covered health insurance and 401(k) with company match Firm-paid CPE plus full licensing support, including CPA/EA exam prep and fees Exposure to complex, planning-oriented tax work with autonomy and direct access to partners Healthy hours outside peak season, as the firm values balance, family, and rest A collaborative team that shares knowledge freely and celebrates together with shared lunches, holiday traditions, and post-tax-season events Clear path for growth and professional advancement #J-18808-Ljbffr Ignited Recruiting