Enrolled Agent CPA

Tax Professional Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tax Professional Search is seeking an experienced Enrolled Agent to lead our Tax Department. You will prepare tax returns, manage resolution cases, and represent clients before IRS/state authorities while overseeing workflow.

We are looking for a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise who is excited to grow with our firm and provide proactive client service across individual and business tax matters.

Qualifications

• Active EA credential required.
• 3+ years of tax preparation and hands-on tax resolution.
• Management experience preferred; strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with ProConnect and Canopy preferred.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business returns (1040/1120/1120S/1065) with accuracy.
• Represent clients before tax authorities; negotiate installment agreements, OICs, penalty abatements, and CNC status.
• Lead department operations, review staff work, assign workloads, and meet filing deadlines.
• Serve as the primary contact for client tax questions, explaining complex concepts clearly.
• Coordinate with bookkeeping, payroll, CFO, and admin teams to ensure client service quality.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax resolution

Leadership

Client communication

Collaboration

Education

Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential

Tools

ProConnect

Canopy

Job description

Job Description Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Enrolled Agent (EA) to lead our Tax Department. In this role, you will prepare tax returns, manage tax resolution cases, represent clients before the IRS/state agencies, and oversee department workflow. We are looking for a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise who is excited to grow with our firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation: Prepare and review individual and business returns (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065) ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Tax Resolution: Represent clients before tax authorities; negotiate installment agreements, OICs, penalty abatements, and CNC status.
• Department Management: Manage operations, review staff work, assign workloads, and ensure filing deadlines are met.
• Client Communication: Serve as the primary contact for client tax questions, explaining complex concepts in clear terms.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate with bookkeeping, payroll, CFO, and admin teams to ensure seamless client service.

Qualifications

• Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential required.
• 3+ years of experience in tax preparation and hands-on tax resolution.
• Management experience preferred; strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with ProConnect and Canopy preferred.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with high attention to detail.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely tax return filings and proactive resolution management.
• High client confidence, satisfaction, and clear communication.
• A smooth-running, deadline-driven department with well-supported staff.