Staff Tax Accountant

Ignited Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

CPE/licensing support

Access to partners

Job summary

Ignited Recruiting represents a boutique tax practice in LA seeking a motivated Tax Associate with at least 1.5 years of public accounting tax experience. The role focuses on deepening technical skills and growing with a close-knit firm.

Responsibilities include preparing 1040/1065/1120-S/1041 returns, tax planning, and research, while collaborating with partners to deliver client work and manage multiple files with deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Hands-on preparation experience with 1040, 1065, and 1120-S returns.
• Real estate exposure is a plus.
• Familiarity with QBI/§199A, §163(j), basis tracking, §754 elections, and retirement plan rules.
• Experience with professional tax software (Lacerte, CCH, ProSystem, UltraTax, or similar) and Microsoft Office.
• CPA or EA track preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual (1040), partnership (1065), S-corporation (1120-S), and trust (1041) returns.
• Assist with tax planning, projections, and research on complex tax issues.
• Review client financial information and supporting documentation, posting adjustments as needed.
• Communicate directly with clients on information gathering, follow-up items, and tax questions, with support from the team.
• Draft responses to tax authority notices and inquiries.
• Support senior team members and partners with client deliverables.
• Manage multiple client files at once while meeting deadlines.
• Ask thoughtful questions and know when to seek guidance.

Skills

Public tax exposure

Tax research

Client communication

Education

CPA or EA track preferred

Tools

Lacerte

CCH

ProSystem fx

UltraTax

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a boutique, relationship-driven tax practice in LA serving sophisticated clients with tax planning and complex tax matters. They’re known for high-quality technical work and close client relationships that everyone on the team takes part in. They’re looking for a motivated Tax Associate with at least 1.5 years of public tax experience who wants to deepen their technical skills and grow long-term with a close-knit firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual (1040), partnership (1065), S-corporation (1120-S), and trust (1041) returns
• Assist with tax planning, projections, and research on complex tax issues
• Review client financial information and supporting documentation, posting adjustments as needed
• Communicate directly with clients on information gathering, follow-up items, and tax questions, with support from the team
• Draft responses to tax authority notices and inquiries
• Support senior team members and partners with client deliverables
• Manage multiple client files at once while meeting deadlines
• Ask thoughtful questions and know when to seek guidance

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of public accounting tax experience
• Hands-on preparation experience with 1040, 1065, and 1120-S returns
• Real estate exposure is a plus
• Familiarity with QBI/§199A, §163(j), basis tracking, §754 elections, and common retirement plan rules (401(k), SEP IRA, defined benefit plans)
• Experience with professional tax software (Lacerte, CCH, ProSystem, UltraTax, or similar) and Microsoft Office
• CPA or EA track preferred, but not required

Why Work Here

• Fully covered health insurance and 401(k) with company match
• Firm-paid CPE plus full licensing support, including CPA/EA exam prep and fees
• Exposure to complex, planning-oriented tax work with autonomy and direct access to partners
• Healthy hours outside peak season, as the firm values balance, family, and rest
• A collaborative team that shares knowledge freely and celebrates together with shared lunches, holiday traditions, and post-tax-season events
• Clear path for growth and professional advancement