The Role
Prepare and review complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, fiduciaries, estates, gifts, nonprofits, corporations, and LLCs. Responsibilities include tax research, projections, quarterly estimates, year-end adjustments, client information gathering, financial planning, deadline management, and client relationship development. The role also mentors interns and associates, coordinates with managers and clients, and maintains current knowledge of tax regulations.
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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.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in public accounting tax work
- Experience preparing and reviewing complex high-net-worth individual, partnership, fiduciary, LLC, nonprofit, gift, and estate tax returns
- Ability to prepare working trial balances and year-end adjusting entries
- Broad understanding of tax law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional multitasking ability and consistent ability to meet deadlines
- Interest in staying current with tax regulations and policies
- Problem-solving and solution-identification skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and CCH Axcess
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
- Valid CPA license or progress toward obtaining a CPA license
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
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The Company
What We Do
Gursey | Schneider LLP is a premier Los Angeles accounting firm headquartered in Century City, the center of the financial and entertainment community. The firm also maintains offices in Orange County, the South Bay, the San Fernando Valley and San Francisco. Working as a cohesive team within the firm, our departments are fully integrated, giving our clients the benefit of having one firm handling their needs in every area of accounting, business management and litigation support, as well as business valuation services.
