Sr. Tax Accountant, CPA

Senior Tax Accountant (CPA)

About the Opportunity

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a rapidly growing public accounting firm seeking a Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) to join its expanding tax team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, multicultural environment and wants to grow with a firm that offers strong career advancement potential.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience preparing complex individual tax returns, extensive 1040 expertise, and a strong background in both individual and business taxation within a public accounting setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns for:
  • Individuals
  • Partnerships
  • S-Corporations
  • C-Corporations
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Multi-state tax filings
• Provide advanced tax planning, tax research, and strategic consulting services to clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist clients with optimizing their tax positions.
• Review tax returns prepared by junior staff and provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
• Participate in client meetings and provide professional recommendations regarding tax matters.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of tax preparation and tax planning experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong and recent experience with complex individual tax returns and extensive 1040 preparation.
• Experience preparing both business and individual tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to work onsite in Marietta four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• International tax exposure.
• Previous full-cycle accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience working with clients across diverse industries and business structures.
• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior tax professionals.

Software Experience

• UltraTax
• QuickBooks
• SAP (preferred)

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong tax professional who combines excellent client service skills with a collaborative attitude. Success in this role requires strong communication abilities, professionalism, and comfort working with colleagues and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.