The primary need is for a **Highly Techhnical Tax professional** with solid awareness in **complex Tax issues**. The Firm’s client base is diverse with an emphasis in Parnerships, & Real Estate. We also service mid-size business clients and their owners in a variety of industries. To support the business clients’ income tax needs, our Firm analyzes business accounting and performs light bookkeeping. Tax projections and tax planning is a year-round activity and is extensive at the end of the year.
The CPA Tax Senior will operate in the following functions:
• Income tax compliance and audits*
● In charge of reviewing tax returns prepared by accounting staff
● Prepare some **advanced income tax returns**
● Review business financial statements for income tax purposes
● Review responses to government tax notices
● Lead accounting team in tax audit representation
• Tax planning and research*
● Prepare income tax projections and year-end tax plan
● Perform analytical tax research on advanced issues
● Review tax research prepared by staff
● Multi-state tax issues
● Track tax law changes and keep staff informed
● Mergers and acquisitions
● Counsel clients on tax issues related to mergers and acquisitions
• Client relationships*
● Handle client relationships.
● Supervision of staff on a daily basis
• Qualifications*
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A Masters degree would be a huge plus.
• **CPA certification required**
• Strong experience in tax accounting and financial concepts
• Proficiency in GAAP and tax regulations
• Solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping and financial statement preparation
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Quicken
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting and balance sheet reconciliation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for financial report writing and interpretation
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• **Current and Prior experience in public accounting is mandatory.**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Agoura Hills, CA 91376