Senior Tax Accountant

NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 650 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City area. We work alongside the world’s top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers, offering a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to meet their lifestyle management needs.

Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Partner

Exempt

Tax

The Tax team in Santa Monica is hiring a Senior Tax Accountant (Preparer) to join our dynamic group of tax professionals. This selected candidate is influential in the process of preparing tax returns and assisting clients with various tax matters. The Senior Tax Accountant (Preparer) gathers and reviews client tax documents to prepare necessary individual, partnership, estate, corporate, and/or trust tax returns.

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of common tax rules, tax compliance, and tax regulations. This person is also knowledgeable in tax accounting principles. You are a confident and professional communicator, with exceptional time management and organizational skills. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns.
• Partner closely with high-net-worth individuals, large family groups, and family offices to handle tax work papers for their businesses, investments and estate planning entities.
• Prepare tax accounting adjustments and financial statements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare personal, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust tax returns of varying complexity.
• Prepare payroll tax returns for state and federal reporting.
• Understand client tax issues and situations and assist with tax research.
• Identify and recommend tax strategies that better position a client’s understanding of tax law.
• Correspondence with tax authorities, and/or IRS inquiries. Draft responses to governmental queries, notes, or mandates.
• Assist other team members with accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Self-motivated with excellent organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is a must.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preparing complex tax returns within a tax department in a public accounting, business management, or tax advisory firm.
• Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.
• CPA, EA, or JD license preferred.

• Standing, walking, crouching, and regular lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting.
• Moderate to loud noise level.
• Risk of electrical shock.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

• Accrue 15 PTO days annually
• 401k Match
• 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage
• Genetic Screening and Cancer Support
• Pet Insurance

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at

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