Sr. Staff Accountant

One of Airetel Staffing's valued clients is looking for a Sr. Staff Accountant located in Westlake Village, CA

About the Firm
A well-established, boutique public accounting firm based in Westlake Village, CA is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their close-knit team of five. With a client-first philosophy and a strong emphasis on technical expertise, this firm provides personalized tax preparation, tax planning, tax problem resolution, financial planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services to individuals and businesses across a variety of industries. This is a tight-knit, collaborative environment where quality of work and depth of tax knowledge are the standards.


The Opportunity
The Senior Tax Accountant will work directly alongside the firm's principals, managing a book of approximately 100 client accounts with the latitude to take on greater complexity over time. The work is primarily remote-client facing (email, phone, and occasional video), and the right person will be comfortable communicating directly with clients in a professional, personable way.


The day-to-day breakdown is approximately:

• 80% tax preparation and compliance
• 10% bookkeeping and accounting
• 10% client communication and relationship management

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual, corporate (S-Corp and C-Corp), and partnership tax returns
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 client accounts, with complexity scaling to your experience level
• Communicate directly with clients via email, phone, and video to gather information, explain tax positions, and provide guidance
• Assist with tax problem resolution, including IRS correspondence, audit support, and related matters
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks as needed to support client engagements
• Work collaboratively with other accountants and firm principals in a small-team environment

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in public accounting - must come from a public accounting background (not corporate)
• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation preferred; candidates with substantial experience but no CPA will be considered
• Solid, demonstrable knowledge of tax law across individual, corporate, and partnership returns
• Strong tenure at previous employers - job stability is critical; ideally 3+ years with a single firm
• Comfortable working directly with clients in a professional, approachable manner
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills
• QuickBooks proficiency a plus
• Must be local to the Westlake Village/Conejo Valley area (Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, San Fernando Valley) and able to commute to the office full time - this is a 100% on-site role

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi-state returns
• Estate and trust tax preparation background
• Familiarity with tax resolution matters (offers in compromise, installment agreements, audit representation)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience
• Overtime-based bonus
• Health insurance - 100% employer-paid
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid vacation, accrued from date of hire

Who Thrives Here
This role is best suited for a seasoned tax professional who takes pride in their technical knowledge, values stability, and wants to be a meaningful contributor in a small firm environment. This is not a role for someone looking to climb a management ladder or transition to partnership - it's for someone who genuinely enjoys doing high-quality tax work, wants a sustainable pace, and finds satisfaction in being a trusted resource for their clients. If you're coming out of a larger firm and ready for a more focused, relationship-driven environment, this is a strong fit.

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