Tax Administrator

Premier Financial Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in Los Angeles is looking for an experienced Tax Administrator. In this role, you will manage all tax administration workflows, optimize technology systems, and implement standardized processes. The ideal candidate should have prior CPA firm experience and a strong knowledge of CCH systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an ownership mindset who thrives in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a CPA firm environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of CCH systems (Practice Management and Tax).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Own all firmwide tax administration workflows from start to finish.
• Serve as the primary administrator for CCH Practice Management and CCH Tax.
• Oversee and optimize the firm’s technology workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Process-driven mentality

Strong technology aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to push for decisions

Tools

CCH Practice Management

CCH Tax

TaxCaddy

ShareFile

ProSystem fx Engagement

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and operations-driven Tax Administrator to join a growing, women-owned CPA firm where staff are trusted, empowered, and given autonomy. This role is ideal for a senior administrative professional who loves taking ownership, keeping the engine running smoothly, and building systems that make everything around them work better.

You’ll have the runway to create and implement new SOPs, modernize workflows, and help the firm use technology to its fullest potential, while working alongside leaders who genuinely want your perspective, value your feedback, and rely on you to bring structure and consistency to the day-to-day. If you’re the type who can’t help but spot a better way to do things, and you enjoy turning that into a clean, scalable process, this is a high-impact role with a lot of room to make your mark.

Responsibilities

• Own all firmwide tax administration workflows from start to finish, including billing, A/R, engagement letters, tax organizers, workflow tracking, and client administration.
• Serve as the primary administrator for CCH Practice Management and CCH Tax.
• Oversee and optimize the firm’s technology workflows, including TaxCaddy, ShareFile, and ProSystem fx Engagement.
• Identify inefficiencies, redesign workflows, and implement standardized processes across the firm.
• Build, document, and maintain clear, scalable SOPs that are current and actively used.
• Train staff on standardized administrative and tax workflows.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy, formatting, grammar, and professionalism across all administrative deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and breakdowns before they impact client service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a CPA firm environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of CCH systems (Practice Management and Tax).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable pushing for decisions and holding staff accountable.
• Strong technology aptitude and ability to learn and optimize firm systems.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently and be relied upon.

Application Instructions

Please send your resume in Word format to:

www.pfssearch.com

[e-mail]

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options

We are actively hiring for a wide range of roles across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting but this specific position isn’t the perfect match, let’s connect. Send us your resume, and we’ll help you explore opportunities at top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your experience and goals.

About Us

Premier Financial Search specializes in placing Accounting and Finance professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We partner with national, regional, and local firms, as well as emerging entrepreneurial organizations across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond, including major markets such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.