Tax Senior | $105k - $140k | Great Work-Life Balance | 5 weeks PTO

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant

Salary: $105,000 to $140,000

Capped hours at 56/week during Tax Season

5 weeks PTO

Location: Torrance, CA

We are a well-established and highly respected CPA firm is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant with 3+ years experience in high-end Tax Preparation.

We love to cultivate our employees and help them grow professionally. That's why we pay for a Masters of Business Taxation from USC.

We also understand the importance of work-life balance so we don't require crazy tax season hours. Max 56 hours/week during Tax Season.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare & review tax returns for pass-through entities, C-corporations, trusts, and high-net worth individuals
• Assure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations
• Conduct research and planning to resolve client issues according to applicable tax laws and regulations
• Basic understanding of U.S. tax laws as it relates to ownership of foreign entities by a U.S. person.
• Minimize tax liability through sound and informed application of laws and regulations
• Provide assistance during tax audits
• Respond to notices from tax authorities
• Direct client contact involving income tax matters, transactional consulting, tax research, and compliance.
• Ability to anticipate client questions and is prepared to respond with practical solutions than can be implemented
• Advise, guide, coach and provide encouragement to team members
• Train & manage staff
• Assign work to preparers and follow up on their progress
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner and keep supervisors apprised of job status

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding organization and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and coordinating priorities with the help of more senior members of the team
• Team player and can collaborate with other individuals in the organization
• Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel)
• QuickBooks and ProSystems experience is a plus
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
• Positive attitude and excitement to learn
• Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays
• Ability to work overtime, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting
• ​Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire