Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant Tax Advisory | Client Relationships | Career Growth | Orange County Best Places to Work Culture

Compensation: $80,000 - $105,000 Base + Bonus Opportunities

Location: Newport Beach, California
Schedule: Hybrid

Our client, a highly respected CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing tax team.

This is more than a traditional tax preparation role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, healthcare providers, manufacturers, professional service firms, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals while developing into a trusted advisor and future leader within a growing CPA practice.

The firm has earned a reputation for combining technical excellence with exceptional client service while maintaining a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Team members are supported, challenged, and given opportunities to continue growing professionally without sacrificing the collaborative environment that makes the firm unique.

If you're looking for meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, professional development, and a team that enjoys working together, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $90,000 - $130,000 base salary
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Orange County Best Places to Work culture
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Direct interaction with partners and clients
• Significant client-facing responsibilities
• Opportunity to review work and mentor junior staff
• Variety of industries and complex tax engagements
• Collaborative and technology-enabled workplace
• Long-term advancement opportunities

Our client is a full-service CPA and advisory firm helping businesses and their owners make informed financial decisions through:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting Services
• Entity Structure Consulting
• Tax Provision Services
• Strategic Financial Guidance

The firm works with clients across multiple industries including:

• Real Estate
• Professional Services
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Healthcare
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Entrepreneurial & Closely Held Businesses

Their approach focuses on proactive communication, long-term client relationships, and helping clients make better business decisions throughout the year.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you'll manage tax projects from initial information gathering through final delivery while working directly with clients, partners, and staff.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Individual Taxation
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Real Estate Taxation
• Tax Planning Strategies
• Client Advisory Services
• Team Leadership & Development

This role provides an excellent balance of technical tax work, client interaction, mentorship, and professional growth.

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Identify technical tax issues and develop solutions
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality

• Identify proactive tax planning opportunities
• Support client planning discussions and strategy implementation
• Research complex tax issues and prepare recommendations
• Assist clients with operational and financial decisions
• Stay current on tax law and regulatory developments

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients
• Build trusted relationships with business owners
• Communicate proactively throughout engagements
• Deliver exceptional responsiveness and client service
• Help clients navigate tax and business…