Senior Tax Accountant

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof, a boutique CPA firm based in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to manage complex tax work, client relationships, and engagements in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 10+ years in public accounting, expertise in preparing and reviewing federal and California returns, and strong communication skills. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicate with clients regarding tax matters, planning needs, document requests, and tax notices.
• Research tax issues, interpret regulations, and support client-specific recommendations.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting support as needed.
• Maintain organized workpapers, documentation, and client files.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax preparation

Client service

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Excel

Accounting tools

Job description

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.
• 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)

• 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.