Tax Senior Associate

LSL, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A regional accounting firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Associate to manage complex tax projects and prepare advanced returns. This role involves reviewing staff work and performing detailed tax research. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of public accounting experience and solid knowledge in taxation. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 along with a supportive and remote-friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Proficient in individual, partnership, and corporate taxation.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advanced and complex tax returns and projects.
• Review staff-level income tax returns.
• Perform complex tax research and draft memos.

Skills

Client focused

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Excellent time management

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Taxation, Finance or related field

Tools

CCH products

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Tax programs (CCH Access, BNA Tax Planner, Quickbooks)

Job description

Join our Team!

We work in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard. We are one of the largest regional accounting firms headquartered in Orange County, California. We’re accountants providing solid guidance, support & solutions to businesses, governments, and non‑profits. Our outstanding employees are crucial to our unique, diverse culture and talent development, as well as our ability to attract clients successfully. At LSL, you will discover an atmosphere that motivates and encourages you to succeed personally and professionally.

Tax Senior Associate

What you will be doing

As an Experienced Tax Senior Associate, you are a vital part of the Tax Team working with a diverse client base. You will be involved with the preparation of tax returns, with a particular focus on the preparation of more advanced and complex phases of tax projects. This position offers growth opportunities to work directly with other accounting professionals in our diverse industry.

• Managing multiple client engagements
• Preparation of more advanced and complex tax projects (1031 exchanges, NOLs, installment sales, income sourcing rules, identify tax‑saving opportunities for clients)
• Involved in reviewing staff level income tax returns
• Prepare work papers following the Firm's policies and procedures
• Perform complex tax research and draft tax‑related memos

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Taxation, Finance or other business related field; CPA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of current tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Proficient in individual, partnership, and corporate taxation
• Experience in managing multiple client engagements
• Client focused dedicated to client satisfaction, possessing excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate professional and courteous engagement with clients
• High-level proficiency with CCH products
• Desirous of career advancement
• High energy and motivation level
• Ability to think independently and solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tech savvy - high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel), Tax programs (CCH Access including Document and Tax, PDFlyer, SurePrep, BNA Tax Planner, TValue, Quickbooks)
• Dedicated to teamwork and integrity maintaining positive relationships with all levels of firm management, staff, and clients
• Possess professional demeanor and excellent attention to detail
• Detail oriented and deadline-driven with excellent time management skills, meeting assigned deadlines and budgets

At LSL CPAs, we offer competitive compensation and benefits package along with a supportive team‑focused environment. Our remote work environment allows you the freedom to manage your personal commitments while staying dedicated to serving our clients.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.

Salary

$75,000 – $100,000. Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that LSL, LLP provides to compensate and recognize our professionals for their work. All exempt positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and all employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Environment

Typical indoor office environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.