Tax Associate - Torrance, CA

Cherry Bekaert • Torrance, CA

3d

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. As a Tax Staff supporting our Torrance location, you will serve a variety of clients in many industries and help grow our expanding Tax practice. We offer endless growth potential without having to relocate, and the opportunity to join an energetic and talented firm culture. As a Tax Associate, you will: Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns; experience with flow-through entities highly desirable Experience with Private Equity and Hedge Fund clients is highly desirable, including familiarity with partnership allocations, fund structures, and related tax compliance and reporting requirements Research fundamental tax issues using online tools Perform other accounting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by managers What you bring to the role: An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management abilities, and leadership skills. We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in! Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection. About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA Certified or the eligibility to work towards obtaining a CPA license.
• 1+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Review experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers including spreadsheet software programs.
• An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management abilities, and leadership skills.
• We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in!
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
• Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Accounting is preferred.
• Experience with flow-through entities highly desirable
• Experience with Private Equity and Hedge Fund clients is highly desirable, including familiarity with partnership allocations, fund structures, and related tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Experience with ProSystem fx, CCH, RIA, and/or Engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns
• Research fundamental tax issues using online tools
• Perform other accounting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by managers

Benefits

• annual bonus
• medical, dental, and vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level