Senior Accountant, Tax

Park Capital Search; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Park Capital Search seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to handle complex tax issues for high-net-worth clients, including partnerships and S-corps, with advisory focus beyond compliance. You will prepare and review tax returns, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with the Tax Manager on strategy.

Role offers excellent compensation and is fully remote, with California tax experience noted as a requirement. Based in Los Angeles, CA, the firm values depth in tax planning and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Masters in Taxation or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years in public accounting or tax consulting with strong compliance and planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review advanced tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations.
• Identify and resolve complex tax issues; consult with senior team when needed.
• Review financial statements and advise on adjustments; support strategic tax planning.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with client servicing and tax projections.

Skills

AGI & Tax Concepts

Entity Types (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)

Oral & Written Communication

Time Management

Detail Oriented

MS Office Proficiency

CCH Access & Answers Connect

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Masters in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

CCH Access

CCH Answers Connect

PDF Flyer / XCM

Job description

Park Capital Search is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant on behalf of an amazing client

• Real complexity. Individuals with many entities, S corps, C corps and partnerships. A Senior who loves the hard returns gets them here, not 1040s on an assembly line.
• HNW and entertainment clients. The work comes from a leading LA business management firm. This is a niche most CPAs never get into.
• Advisory, not just compliance. Tax planning that supports clients' long-term financial goals. They stay on the return and on the strategy.
• Mentor and report structure. Reports to the Tax Manager and mentors junior staff, so the seat is a clear step toward a Manager track.

EXCELLENT Comp Structure and FULLY REMOTE

The Senior Staff Accountant (Tax) serves as a key resource for complex tax issues, working with clients to prepare and review accurate tax return documents that comply with current tax laws and regulations. This role involves collaborating on strategic tax planning and financial analysis to support the client's long-term financial goals. California Tax Experience is Required.

Company is located in Los Angeles, CA but this role is fully REMOTE

About the Role

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares and reviews advanced tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, including forms 1040, 1120S, 1120, 1041, 709, 1065 and SMLLCs, utilizing both basic returns and projections with the support of advanced software tools, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and resolves complex tax issues and consults with Tax Manager or other senior team members when additional expertise is required.
• Reviews and analyzes compiled financial statements, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Works with the business management team on clients' day-to-day needs (refinance applications, etc.).
• Develop, compile and prepare various cash management and investment reports to assist in comprehensive financial planning.
• Manages the workflow of assigned tasks, including seeking clarification on priorities based on urgency and importance.
• Engages in various aspects of the firm’s work to continuously expand knowledge in new areas.
• Appreciation of the concepts of firm profitability and target hours to efficiently manage time across tasks.
• Maintain knowledge regarding tax laws, tax software & technology and accounting standards.
• Participates in the year-end closeout process, ensuring all financial documentation and tax returns are completed accurately and on time.

Provides mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff, supporting knowledge sharing and technical development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Masters in Taxation or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in public accounting or tax consulting, with strong background in tax compliance and planning.

Experience in Business Management or related industry eferred.

Required Skills

• Advance knowledge of tax concepts including, AGI, Itemized Deductions, Taxable Income, etc.
• Familiarity with different business entity types (e.g. LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp) and understanding their unique tax implications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle several projects/clients simultaneously.
• Detail oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy in all tax-related tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with CCH Access, CCH Answers Connect, PDF Flyer or XCM required.
• Dedicated work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence.

Experience working effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

CPA designation or progress toward Certified Public Accounting preferred.