Staff Tax Accountant

Paro; Westlake Village (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

20+ days PTO and holidays

Continuing education support

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm is seeking a Head of Talent to manage tax engagements with a focus on growth and mentorship. This role requires 2–3 years of public accounting tax experience and CPA eligibility. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and facilitating client communications. The firm offers performance-driven bonuses, paid medical insurance, and a collaborative culture with mentorship opportunities. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site work in Westlake Village 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–3 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Must be CPA-eligible or actively testing.
• Familiarity with modern tax stacks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for various entities.
• Conduct client communications and manage engagement flow.
• Research tax issues and provide compliance-ready recommendations.

Skills

2–3 years of tax experience in public accounting

Strong client communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

CPA-eligible or actively testing

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

CCH Engagement

Job description

Head of Talent @ Paro.ai | Scalable AI-Powered Hiring Solutions

Location: Westlake Village, CA

Type: Full-time, permanent

Compensation: $75,000 base + performance bonuses (OTE $90,000–$100,000)

Reports to: Tax Leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique accounting and advisory firm in Westlake Village serving closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals across family enterprises, real estate, professional services, and entertainment. You’ll join a collaborative, high-energy team (~20 people) that values initiative, learning, and measurable performance.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Tax Staff with ~2–3 years of public accounting experience who’s hungry to grow quickly into Senior scope. You’ll work on a diverse client mix, develop advanced technical skills, and see clear, milestone-based progression with mentorship and KPI-driven incentives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations (1040/1065/1120), including multi-state as needed.
• Handle miscellaneous business filings (business property tax, city business tax, sales/use tax).
• Review client financials, diagnose bookkeeping issues, and recommend clean-ups to keep engagements on track.
• Manage day-to-day engagement flow: client communications, info requests, status updates, and deadlines.
• Research tax issues and summarize practical, compliance-ready recommendations.
• Collaborate with a personable, younger team; share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of tax experience in public accounting.
• CPA: CPA-eligible or actively testing (CPA licensed a plus). EA holders considered with strong relevant experience; interest in CPA track preferred.
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax and exposure to CCH Engagement are strong pluses (or similar modern tax stacks).
• Strong client communication skills and comfort owning parts of an engagement.
• A growth mindset—initiative, accountability, and excitement to build Senior-level capability.
• Bonus: Performance-based, KPI-driven incentives with on-target earnings of $90,000–$100,000.

Benefits

Paid medical insurance; 401(k)/profit-sharing with employer match; 20+ days PTO plus firm holidays; continuing education & CPE support; collaborative culture with mentorship and clear advancement path.

Work Style

• Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the Westlake Village office; candidates within a practical commuting radius (≈30–45 minutes) will thrive.
• Busy season brings elevated tempo; the team rewards efficiency and quality through transparent KPIs.

Why This Role

• Senior-track growth: Accelerate from Staff to Senior with defined milestones and coaching.
• Modern incentives: Your effort and efficiency are recognized through structured, performance-based bonuses.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting