Senior Tax Accountant — Complex Returns for High‑Net‑Worth Clients

Gilder Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Genetic Screening and Cancer Support

Pet Insurance

Accrue PTO days annually

401k, Match and Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Los Angeles team. You will be responsible for preparing federal, multi-state, and various tax returns and supporting clients with complex tax matters, including estate, trust, and corporate filings.

Ideal candidates have CPA/EA credentials, 2+ years in a corporate tax setting, and experience with BNA or CCH Axcess. You will collaborate with clients and team members, ensure compliance, and uphold the firm's professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working within a corporate tax department is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience preparing complex tax packages.
• Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.
• Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns.
• Partner closely with high-net-worth individuals, large family groups, and family offices to handle tax work papers for their businesses, investments and estate planning entities.
• Prepare tax accounting adjustments and financial statements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare personal, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust tax returns of varying complexity.
• Prepare payroll tax returns for state and federal reporting.
• Understand client tax issues and situations and assist with tax research.
• Identify and recommend tax strategies that better position a client’s understanding of tax law.
• Correspondence with tax authorities, and/or IRS inquiries. Draft responses to governmental queries, notes, or mandates.
• Assist other team members with accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Skills

Experience in corporate tax

Tax return preparation

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or Enrolled Agent

Tools

BNA

CCH Axcess

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Los Angeles team. You will be responsible for preparing federal, multi-state, and various tax returns and supporting clients with complex tax matters, including estate, trust, and corporate filings.

Ideal candidates have CPA/EA credentials, 2+ years in a corporate tax setting, and experience with BNA or CCH Axcess. You will collaborate with clients and team members, ensure compliance, and uphold the firm's professional standards.