Senior Tax Accountant

Markent Personnel; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Markent Personnel in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to handle complex tax work, review returns, and manage client relationships with minimal supervision. The role is full-time and on-site, targeting experienced public accounting professionals who can deliver accurate tax services, identify planning opportunities, and maintain organized client files in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in public accounting, strong knowledge of federal and California

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business returns.
• Knowledge of federal and California tax law.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and S-corporations.
• Manage tax engagements and ensure timely, accurate filings.
• Identify planning opportunities and provide practical client recommendations.
• Maintain organized workpapers, documentation, and client files.
• Provide bookkeeping and accounting support as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client-service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a boutique CPA firm based in Thousand Oaks, CA, serving high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses through tax compliance, planning, and advisory services. The firm is known for professionalism, responsiveness, and personalized client service.

About the Role

The Senior Tax Accountant will handle complex tax work, manage client relationships, and operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced professional environment. This is a full-time, on-site role for an experienced public accounting professional who can prepare and review returns, identify planning opportunities, and deliver accurate client service.

Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns, including individual, partnership, and S-corporation returns.


• Manage tax engagements and help ensure timely, accurate filings.


• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.

Client Service & Advisory

• Communicate with clients regarding tax matters, planning needs, document requests, and tax notices.


• Research tax issues, interpret regulations, and support client-specific recommendations.

Accounting Support & Documentation

• Perform bookkeeping and accounting support as needed.


• Maintain organized workpapers, documentation, and client files.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• 10+ years of public accounting experience.


• Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.


• Knowledge of federal and California tax law.


• Proficiency with tax software, Excel, and related accounting tools.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.


• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and client-service skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• CPA license preferred.


• Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.


• Bookkeeping and accounting support experience.

Pay range and compensation package

Basic salary is around $90-$120K plus medical, dental and life insurance and an annual bonus which is based on tax season overtime. This is a full-time, on-site role in Thousand Oaks, CA, within a collaborative and professional environment with growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds.