Tax Associate/Senior Tax Associate - Glendale

The Accountancy, LLP; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) plan

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

The Accountancy, LLP in Glendale, California is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to provide tax services, working with clients directly and helping them plan for their financial future. Responsibilities include tax preparation, reviewing financial documents, and assisting clients with government notices. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, alongside at least 3 years of tax experience. The position offers a hybrid work model, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Tax.
• Strong willingness to learn new technical areas.
• Ability to analyze financial records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for diverse entities.
• Review financial records for tax preparation.
• Assist in addressing government notices.

Skills

Tax preparation

QuickBooks

Client interactions

Government notice handling

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

The Accountancy, LLP is a rapidly growing, full-service CPA firm with offices in Glendale and Encino. The firm is focused on tax, assurance and accounting. Our mission is to provide accounting and financial solutions with balance, objectivity, and integrity, while tailoring strategies that create and preserve the wealth of our clients, delivered with superior personal service.

The legacy of The Accountancy dates as far back as 1946, giving the firm a long-standing reputation for excellence in the Greater Los Angeles area. We go beyond the four corners of a tax return or financial statement to provide our clients with forward thinking for their financial future. Our holistic approach to client services leverages us to be a trusted advisor to businesses, non‑profits, and high‑net‑worth individuals.

The successful candidate will work directly with Partners, Directors and Managers at the firm to provide tax services to our clients. You will be directly working with clients, actively advising them and helping them plan for their financial future.

Responsibilities/Requirements

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, single member LLCs, non‑profits and trusts
• Review financial records such as prior tax return forms, income statements, and documentation of expenditures to determine forms necessary to prepare each return
• Strong willingness and eagerness to learn new technical subject areas, perform research as needed
• Reviews QuickBooks files for business tax returns and makes journal entries as needed to prepare tax returns
• Assist CPAs and EAs to address government notices and occasional tax audits
• Work directly with Partners, Directors and Managers to service clients, gather necessary documentation, follow up on missing info and communicate tax outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or at a minimum minor in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Tax

Location

The firm has offices in Glendale and Encino. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week in‑office. You can choose to work from either office.

Title

Both Associate and Senior Associate titles available depending on experience

Compensation

• Compensation before bonus for this role is $86,000 to $105,000 per year.
• This is an hourly role. Overtime is paid at 1.5x, and this position typically works about 100 hours of overtime per year, mostly from Feb‑Apr and Sept‑Oct. Hourly rates are in the $42‑45 range making OT rates in the $63‑67.50 range. Compensation on a salary basis rather than hourly is available for those with a CPA or EA license.
• Performance‑based bonuses

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance - 100% covered for employee
• Dental Insurance - 100% covered for employee
• Vision Insurance - 100% covered for employee
• Life insurance is covered by the firm after 6 months of service
• Healthcare reimbursement account (FSA) at employee’s expense if they opt‑in
• 401(K) plan with employer contributions
• Three weeks of paid time off per year for the first 5 years of service. Increases to 4 weeks per year after 5 years.
• 40 hours of sick time
• 9/80 schedule for half the year. We work normal workweeks during tax season (including extension season) and the rest of the year employees may choose to opt‑in to a 9/80 schedule, which means you work 9‑hour days on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; every‑other Friday you alternate between an 8‑hour day, and a full day off. This provides for a 3‑day weekend every‑other week, while still getting 80‑hours into a bi‑weekly period.