Tax Associate

Gursey | Schneider LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in the United States seeks a Tax Associate to join our Tax Department. The ideal candidate has internship experience, a solid educational background, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in public accounting or tax.

The role requires precision and the ability to perform tasks accurately. Responsibilities include preparing multi-state and federal returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts; performing tax research; supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of internship experience in Accounting or Tax-related fields, preferably in public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field; CPA eligibility or in process.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with tax software such as CCH Axcess preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with multi-state and federal income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
• Support complex tax preparation and tax research and assist in research and analysis.
• Support Senior Staff and Managers with year-end projections and quarterly estimates.
• Assist with new tax compliance approaches from reviews to analysis.
• Conduct thorough research and stay up to date with tax laws.
• Liaise regularly with senior staff, managers, and clients with strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Verbal communication

Research skills

Writing skills

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA eligibility

Tools

CCH Axcess

Job description

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.
Job Title: Tax Associate
Department: Tax
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Position Summary: Our Tax Department is looking for a Tax Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate should have relevant internship experience, a solid educational background, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in public accounting or tax. The candidate must also have the ability to perform their duties with precision and accuracy.
Successful candidates should have the following:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of internship experience in Accounting or Tax-related fields, preferably in public accounting.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of Tax Law and knowledge in specific areas, such as individual and corporate taxation of pass-throughs, estate and gift tax, investment advisory, and financial planning.

Educational Requirements:

• To qualify for the position, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other business-related fields.
• Currently eligible for CPA certification or is in the process of meeting the requirements necessary to obtain the certification
• The candidate must be proficient in Excel and Word, and experience with tax software, such as CCH Axcess, is preferred.
• Additionally, excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills are required.

A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:

• Prepare and assist with multi-state and federal income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, entities, estates, and trusts.
• Support complex tax preparation and tax research and assist in research and analysis.
• Support Senior Staff and Managers with year-end projections and quarterly estimates.
• Assist with new tax compliance approaches from reviews to analysis.
• Conduct thorough research and remain up to date with tax laws.
• Liaise regularly with senior staff, managers, and clients while maintaining strong verbal and written presentation skills.

Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including several medical/dental/vision insurance options, profit-sharing plan contributions, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, generous holiday and PTO, and paid overtime. We also offer many fun intangible perks, such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The annual salary target for this job in this market is $60,000 - $70,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.
The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. In addition to income, the following benefits are available: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, profit sharing and 401(k) match, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program, and more.