Tax Senior

Gursey | Schneider LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Travel stipend

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP, a top accounting firm with over 40 years in the market, seeks a Tax Senior for a remote/hybrid role in the Tax department.

Review and prepare complex returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, fiduciaries, estates, and gifts; mentor interns and associates; collaborate with managers to ensure accurate, timely filings.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of public accounting tax experience, including high-net-worth returns.
• Ability to prepare working trial balance and year-end adjusting entries.
• Broad understanding of Tax Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, corporations, entities, and LLCs.
• Prepare individual, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns by deadlines.
• Mentor interns and associates on tax matters; liaise with managers and clients.
• Research tax issues and ensure maximum tax benefits are applied.

Skills

Tax compliance

High-net-worth tax

Partnership tax

Estate & gift tax

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license or in progress

Tools

Excel

Word

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 Senior

Department:

Tax

Location:

Remote/Hybrid

Successful candidates should have the following:

• You have 2-5 years of experience in public accounting tax work, including experience with preparing and reviewing complex high-net-worth individual, partnership, fiduciary, LLC, non-profit, gift, and estate tax returns.
• Ability to prepare working trial balance and year-end adjusting entries.
• Possess a broad understanding of Tax Law.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You exhibit exceptional multitasking abilities and consistently meet all deadlines.
• You demonstrate a keen interest in staying abreast of the dynamic changes in the tax industry's regulations and policies.
• You excel at problem-solving and quickly identify and offer solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and CCH Axcess and have excellent research, writing, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without visa sponsorship.

Educational Requirements:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Hold a valid CPA license or be working towards obtaining a CPA license.

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

• Review and prepare complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, corporations, entities, and LLCs.
• Prepare individual, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns by deadlines.
• Work with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed.
• Work with clients to gather relevant tax-related information to prepare an accurate tax return.
• Analyze the individual's tax situation, trusts, and estate from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Prepare and review year-end projections and quarterly estimates.
• Research various tax-related issues.
• Manage and develop clients who require income tax and financial planning.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to interns and associates on tax matters.
• Act as a liaison between managers and clients.
• Maintain strong presentation skills in both written and oral communication.
• Attend internal and external professional development and training seminars regularly to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.

Benefits:

G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit sharing plan, paid parental leave, 401(k) match, generous holiday and PTO, and overtime pay. We also offer 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 $80,000 - $110,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined 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 salary. 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.