Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Join our growing public accounting team, where competitive compensation, 100% employer-paid benefits, and clear opportunities for leadership and client advisory await an experienced tax professional.

What You'll Do

• Own the technical review of intermediate and complex tax returns across C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, Individuals, Trusts, and Non-Profits.
• Lead corporate and personal tax planning engagements, identifying strategic savings opportunities and deepening long-term advisory relationships.
• Review ancillary compliance filings, including 1099s, sales tax returns, business property statements, and local business licenses.
• Plan and execute compilation and review engagements, including workpaper sign-off and financial statement preparation.
• Manage engagement workflow, client control lists, and filing deadlines to ensure on-time delivery across the department.
• Mentor staff accountants through real-time feedback and internal technical training sessions, raising team-wide capability.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, prospective client onboarding, and recruiting events to support firm growth.
• Support firm operational efficiency by leveraging software tools, developing macros, and testing new technology workflows.

What You Need

• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation (equivalent years of progressive experience and specialized continuing education considered in lieu).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Technical familiarity with multi-state returns, entity formations/dissolutions, Section 1031 exchanges, foreign income reporting, retirement plans, and specialized tax credits.
• Proficiency with industry tax and accounting software (e.g., CCH Axcess Tax, CCH Engagement, QuickBooks, Checkpoint, CFS, AME).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of staff coaching and client interaction.
• Flexibility to work expanded hours (55+ per week) during peak tax deadlines.

Nice To Have

• Experience with foreign income reporting (FBAR/FATCA) or retirement plan compliance.
• Familiarity with entity formations and dissolutions, specialized tax credits, or non-profit filings.
• Ability to build Excel templates/macros or evaluate new technology workflows.
• Prior involvement in firm recruiting or professional community outreach.

Pay & Benefits

• Base salary: $85,000-$110,000 per year depending on experience.
• Health & wellness: 100% employer-paid PPO health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, plus HSA/FSA pre-tax options.
• Financial security: 401(k) plan with company match, 100% firm-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD), and firm-paid Life/AD&D coverage (1x base salary up to $100,000).
• PTO: 160 hours (4 weeks) accrued starting from day one.

Location & Schedule

• Offices: San Diego, CA | Irvine, CA | Woodland Hills, CA | Beverly Hills, CA
• Work model: Hybrid or On-site flexibility across all Southern California office hubs.
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent (Exempt or Non-Exempt status options).

About & how to apply

We are an established, collaborative CPA firm that combines deep technical capability with an authentic commitment to employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and professional advancement.

Apply directly through this posting with your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to schedule an initial discussion.