Tax Staff

Join us as a Tax Staff at Lucas Horsfall
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Lucas Horsfall is a CPA firm celebrating its 68th anniversary in 2025, offering a family‑friendly culture, professional growth, and diverse client opportunities.

Ascend partners with regional, entrepreneurial firms to support growth, technology, talent acquisition, and shared back‑office services.

As a Tax Staff you will prepare federal, state, local, and special tax returns, manage multiple projects, and provide quality work and excellent customer relations. This position may be performed remotely or in a hybrid model (3 days in office) from our Pasadena or Encino offices.

• Prepare federal, state, local and special tax returns by collecting, analyzing and formatting financial information.
• Comply with federal, state and local requirements by studying regulations and enforcing adherence.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops, conducting research, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by completing related results, including special projects.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Working toward becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum of one year of accounting experience with individual and business tax returns.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, able to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Strong desire for career advancement and ownership goals.

• Experience with manufacturing, distribution, real estate, and/or construction clients.
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax and Lacerte.

• Competitive salary: $58,000 - $80,000 per year.
• Flexible PTO.
• Excellent voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) matching.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference.

Submit your information in the application section below, including:

• Basic contact information.
• Resume/CV and optional cover letter.
• Work eligibility, credentials and compensation.
• Voluntary demographic and self‑.

For additional questions or inquiries about the role, contact Aidan Jebson, Sr. Recruiter at .

At Ascend we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.