Senior Tax Accountant — Lead Client Engagements

Haskell & White LLP; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell & White LLP in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Accountant, Tax to take ownership of client engagements within our Tax team. This full-time professional role offers exposure to diverse middle-market clients and a collaborative environment.

You will mentor staff, review returns, and ensure compliance with current tax laws while leveraging Checkpoint and ProSystem FX. The position targets 1,650–1,800 chargeable hours annually and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with an accounting emphasis.
• Two or more years of tax experience at a CPA firm; active CPA license or progress toward it.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, CCH ProSystem FX, and similar tax and practice management platforms.
• Strong technical judgment, clear communication, client relationship skills, and a team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to advanced individual and entity income tax returns, including C and S Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs, nonprofits, trusts, and estates.
• Review tax returns prepared by less experienced staff and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, exercising independent judgment on procedures and project decisions.
• Prepare and consolidate tax provision schedules, maintaining supporting documentation in accordance with current and revised tax laws.
• Build and strengthen relationships with client personnel by developing a thorough understanding of their business and related needs.
• Identify issues that warrant management attention and communicate findings clearly and proactively.
• Support staff development through training, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance while ensuring project deadlines are met.

Skills

Strong technical judgment

Clear communication

Client relationship skills

Team-first approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting with accounting emphasis

Tools

Thomson Reuters Checkpoint

CCH ProSystem FX

Job description

Haskell & White LLP in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Accountant, Tax to take ownership of client engagements within our Tax team. This full-time professional role offers exposure to diverse middle-market clients and a collaborative environment.

You will mentor staff, review returns, and ensure compliance with current tax laws while leveraging Checkpoint and ProSystem FX. The position targets 1,650–1,800 chargeable hours annually and a supportive, inclusive workplace.