Tax Manager - Los Angeles, CA

FORTH Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO or PPO Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

FORTH Recruiting is seeking a Tax Manager in Los Angeles, CA to lead preparation and filing of state and federal returns, and to develop tax strategies ensuring compliance with tax laws. You will review complex returns and support client service.

The role requires 5–7 years in public accounting, CPA license, and ability to manage tax research and client relationships while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Build and maintain good client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Education

CPA license

Background check

US work authorization

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

About the job Tax Manager - Los Angeles, CA

The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for accurately preparing and filing state and federal tax documents. In addition, the Tax Manager develops tax strategies and policies that help the client or business maintain compliance with local and federal tax laws and regulations. The Tax Manager identifies tax problems and proposes solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.

Education and Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Build and maintain good client relationships.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in public accounting.
• Demonstrates a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Experience with fiduciary and estate returns is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong skills and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, and QuickBooks.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills, work quality,
• Keep current on applicable professional standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work overtime and weekend hours during peak busy periods to meet deadlines and partner and client expectations.

Health

• Choice of HMO or PPO medical plans available.
• Generous discounts are available under some plans for drugs and/or eye prescriptions.
• Comprehensive vision plans are available.
• A choice of HMO or PPO dental plans.
• Funded life insurance plans covering death/dismemberment. Additional coverage is available for purchase.
• Flex spending plans are available.

Happiness

• Casual dress environment.
• Substantial professional development through ongoing training (an accredited employer with the AICPA and the ACCA).
• A training department is dedicated to all your learning & CPE continuation needs.
• Paid time off to study for the CPA.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Generous paid time off policies.
• Diverse client base to inspire and challenge you.
• Mentorship opportunities through our resource group and buddy systems.

Beyond

• Bonus payments for client or employee referrals
• Targeted kudos program providing firm-wide employee recognition and financial rewards
• Discounted movie tickets
• Structured volunteer and community care program through a dedicated company program
• A generational task force that welcomes ideas and suggestions to enhance the workplace
• Structured internship programs to guide future college graduates
• Partner & director attendance at local college recruiting and class events
• 401(k)
• HMO or PPO Medical
• Drugs Discount Plans
• Vision Plans
• HMO or PPO Dental
• Life Insurance
• Flex-spending
• Professional Development
• CPE continuation training
• CPA exam fees & spot bonus
• Paid time off to study CPA
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Diverse client base
• Client or employee referrals bonuses
• Employee recognition and financial rewards
• Discounted movie tickets
• Welcomes ideas and suggestions to enhance the workplace