Tax Manager

Ignited Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance premiums paid

401K and profit sharing plans

Friendly office culture with team lunches

Job summary

Ignited Recruiting is looking for a Tax Manager in Los Angeles to join our growing tax practice. In this role, you will manage client accounts, optimize tax processes, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in tax, preferably from a CPA firm, and possesses strong communication and leadership skills.

Our office culture promotes collaboration with regular team lunches and celebrations, plus 100% health insurance premiums paid by the employer and 401K with profit-sharing plans. If you're excited about tackling challenging tax topics, apply today!

Qualifications

• CPA is highly preferred.
• 5+ years in tax experience from a CPA firm. Exposure to real estate industry is a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll taxes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage tax returns for various entities.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding tax impacts.
• Mentor junior preparers and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Tax experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA preferred

5+ years in tax experience

Tools

Lacerte

CCH Prosystems

UltraTax

Job description

Join a dynamic and growing tax practice as a Tax Manager, where you will manage client accounts, optimize tax processes, and grow within the organization. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers, collaborative, and excited by tackling challenging tax topics. CPA is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts. Prepare tax projections and develop tax planning strategies. Conduct tax research as needed.
• Review and adjust Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements.
• Communicate effectively with clients to explain tax impacts, assist with balance and estimated payments, and gather necessary information for tax preparation.
• Manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously, focusing on both accuracy and timely completion.
• Mentor junior preparers, review tax preparations from junior associates, provide constructive feedback and serve as a knowledgeable resource for questions.

Qualifications

• CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years in tax experience from a CPA firm. Exposure to real estate industry is a plus.
• Experience with tax software such as Lacerte, CCH Prosystems, UltraTax.
• Well versed in the tax code with knowledge of tax sections such as Sec. 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction, Sec. 163 Interest Limitation, Sec. 754 Step-up in basis, K-2 filing requirements, Tax basis capital and retirement plans.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll taxes.
• Experience with chart of accounts, general journals, creating reports and processing bank reconciliations.
• Friendly office culture: Regular team lunches, coffee breaks, celebrations for birthdays, end-of-busy season outings, etc.
• 100% health insurance premiums paid for by employer! 401K and profit sharing plans.
• Leadership opportunities to mentor and coach staff.

If interested, please apply here or send your resume to [e-mail].