Senior Tax Accountant

NKSFB•Santa Monica, CA

6d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Tax team in Santa Monica is hiring a Senior Tax Accountant (Preparer) to join our dynamic group of tax professionals. This selected candidate is influential in the process of preparing tax returns and assisting clients with various tax matters. The Senior Tax Accountant (Preparer) gathers and reviews client tax documents to prepare necessary individual, partnership, estate, corporate, and/or trust tax returns. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of common tax rules, tax compliance, and tax regulations. This person is also knowledgeable in tax accounting principles. You are a confident and professional communicator, with exceptional time management and organizational skills. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

Requirements

Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Self-motivated with excellent organization skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is a must.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Friendly and professional demeanor.
Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
3+ years of experience preparing complex tax returns within a tax department in a public accounting, business management, or tax advisory firm.
Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.

Nice To Haves

CPA, EA, or JD license preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns.
Partner closely with high-net-worth individuals, large family groups, and family offices to handle tax work papers for their businesses, investments and estate planning entities.
Prepare tax accounting adjustments and financial statements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
Prepare personal, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust tax returns of varying complexity.
Prepare payroll tax returns for state and federal reporting.
Understand client tax issues and situations and assist with tax research.
Identify and recommend tax strategies that better position a client’s understanding of tax law.
Correspondence with tax authorities, and/or IRS inquiries.
Draft responses to governmental queries, notes, or mandates.
Assist other team members with accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.