Experienced Tax Associate

Gursey; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Profit sharing

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus / referrals

Travel / incentive trips

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in Los Angeles offers an Experienced Tax Associate position within the Tax Department. The role emphasizes multi-state and federal tax returns, client liaison, and research. The candidate should have 2-3 years of public accounting and tax experience, CPA eligibility, and strong Excel/Word skills.

Remote/hybrid work options are available. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, life, and education incentives.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of public accounting and tax-related experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; tax software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with multi-state and federal income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, estates, and trusts.
• Support Senior Staff and Managers with year-end projections and quarterly estimates.
• Conduct thorough tax research and stay updated on tax laws.
• Liaise with senior staff, managers, and clients, delivering clear verbal and written presentations.

Job description

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Job Title: Experienced Tax Associate

Department: Tax

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Position Summary

Our Tax Department is currently seeking an Experienced Tax Associate. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, a solid educational background, and a strong interest in pursuing a public accounting and tax career. They must be able to perform their duties with precision and accuracy.

Successful candidates should have the following:

• 2-3 years of public accounting and tax-related experience.
• Ability to prepare a working trial balance and make year-end adjusting entries.
• A broad understanding of tax law with specialized knowledge in one or more areas, such as individual and corporate taxation of pass-throughs, estate and gift tax, investment advisory, and financial planning.
• Experience preparing tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and trusts is preferred. Additionally, experience in non-profit organizations is an added advantage

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related fields
• CPA eligible or in the process of obtaining a CPA certification.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word is required; experience with tax software (e.g., CCH Axcess) is preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, verbal, and written communication skills required.

A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:

• Prepare and assist with multi-state and federal income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, entities, estates, and trusts.
• Support Senior Staff and Managers with year-end projections and quarterly estimates.
• Assist with new tax compliance approaches from reviews to analysis.
• Conduct thorough research and remain up to date with tax laws.
• Liaise regularly with senior staff, managers, and clients while maintaining strong verbal and written presentation skills.

$65,000 - $85,000 a year

The annual salary target for this job in this market is $65,000 - $85,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total salary. In addition to income, the following benefits are available: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, profit sharing and 401(k) match, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program, and more.

Benefits

G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, a 401(k)-match plan, paid parental leave, generous holiday and PTO pay, and overtime pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.