Senior Tax Accountant

Orion Placement; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Torrance, CA is seeking a Tax Senior to own and review complex individual and business tax engagements. You will prepare and review returns for S corporations, partnerships, and multi-state filings, working closely with Managers and Partners in a collaborative, technology-forward environment.

You should have 2+ years of public accounting tax experience, CPA candidate or licensed CPA/EA, and strong research and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience focused on tax preparation and review.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field satisfying CPA licensing requirements.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Knowledge of S corporations, partnerships, pass-through entities, and multi-state taxation.
• CPA candidate, CPA licensed, EA licensed, or actively pursuing CPA or EA licensure.
• Strong tax research, workpaper documentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tax engagements.
• Strong client and professional communication skills.
• Experience providing direction or feedback to junior tax staff preferred.
• Real estate tax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual tax returns including investment activity, rental properties, business interests, and multi-state filings.
• Prepare and review S corporations, partnership, and corporate tax returns (Forms 1120-S, 1065, 1120).
• Own assigned tax engagements from initial setup through reviewer-ready completion.
• Review Tax Staff work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards.
• Review outsourced and AI-assisted tax returns and resolve discrepancies before Manager review.
• Identify technical tax issues, research positions, and clearly document conclusions.
• Prepare and review high-quality workpapers requiring minimal Manager intervention.
• Provide hands-on direction, training, and constructive feedback to junior Tax Staff.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding documents, open items, and routine tax questions.
• Develop an understanding of each client's business, ownership structure, and overall tax profile.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while communicating proactively about risks and unresolved issues.
• Use tax technology and automation tools to improve accuracy, workflow, and efficiency.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax review

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Tax research

Multi-state taxation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA candidate / licensure pursuit

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

CCH Engagement

XCM

Blue J

Advanced Excel

Job description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of complex tax engagements rather than spending your time on routine compliance work.
• Work directly with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners in a genuinely open-door environment.
• Build expertise across closely held businesses, pass-through entities, high net worth individuals, and complex personal taxation.
• Gain hands-on experience reviewing returns and guiding junior Tax Staff.
• Join an automation-forward firm that uses outsourcing and AI-assisted tools so you can focus on higher-value tax work.
• Develop client-facing skills and advisory experience that prepare you for advancement into management.
• Receive mentorship, technical training, CPE support, and support toward CPA or EA licensure.
• Follow a defined career path from Senior to Manager, Senior Manager, Director, and Partner.

Location

Torrance, CA. This position is primarily onsite to support collaboration, mentorship, and client service. Hybrid flexibility may be considered for a strong candidate.

Note

Candidates must have 2+ years of public accounting tax experience and be able to independently prepare and review complex individual and business tax returns. Candidates should be a CPA candidate, licensed CPA, licensed EA, or actively progressing toward CPA or EA licensure.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established Greater Los Angeles CPA firm serving small and mid-size businesses, their owners, and families. Our work extends well beyond tax compliance. We develop long-term client relationships by understanding the full financial picture and providing thoughtful tax planning, advisory services, and year-round support.

Job Description

• Prepare and review complex individual tax returns, including investment activity, rental properties, business interests, and multi-state filings.
• Prepare and review S corporation, partnership, and corporate tax returns, including Forms 1120-S, 1065, and 1120.
• Own assigned tax engagements from initial setup through reviewer-ready completion.
• Review Tax Staff work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm standards.
• Review outsourced and AI-assisted tax returns and resolve discrepancies before Manager review.
• Identify technical tax issues, research positions, and clearly document conclusions.
• Prepare and review high-quality workpapers requiring minimal Manager intervention.
• Provide hands-on direction, training, and constructive feedback to junior Tax Staff.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding documents, open items, and routine tax questions.
• Develop an understanding of each client's business, ownership structure, and overall tax profile.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while communicating proactively about risks and unresolved issues.
• Use tax technology and automation tools to improve accuracy, workflow, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience focused on tax preparation and review.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field satisfying applicable CPA licensing requirements.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Knowledge of S corporations, partnerships, pass-through entities, and multi-state taxation.
• CPA candidate, CPA licensed, EA licensed, or actively pursuing CPA or EA licensure.
• Strong tax research, workpaper documentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tax engagements.
• Strong client and professional communication skills.
• Experience providing direction or feedback to junior tax staff preferred.
• Closely held business and high net worth individual tax experience strongly preferred.
• Real estate tax experience is a plus.
• CCH Axcess Tax, CCH Engagement, XCM, Blue J, and advanced Excel experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We want our Seniors doing work that develops judgment, technical depth, leadership, and client relationships. Routine preparation is supported by technology and outsourcing, allowing you to focus on complex returns, review, research, and problem-solving. You will work closely with experienced leaders who are accessible when you need guidance while still being trusted to take real ownership of your work. For someone looking to grow into Tax Manager responsibility, this role provides a clear path and meaningful preparation for that next step.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Must-have:2+ yrs of public accounting tax experience. CPA or EA license. Must have experience preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns.

• Required Years as Associate: 2+