Senior Tax Accountant

Company: Jobot
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Tax Accountant | Manhattan Beach, CA | $65-100k salary This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us: We are a coastal Los Angeles accounting group that supports individuals and growing businesses with year-round tax work, financial reporting, budgeting, and forward-looking planning. Our team focuses on thoughtful guidance rather than volume. We take time to understand how each client operates, then help them shape practical financial decisions. Our professionals are fully licensed in California, and we work in a setting that values care, accuracy, and long-term relationships. Why join us? You will step into a role where your technical skills truly make an impact. You’ll work with clients who rely on detailed tax insight rather than generic templates. The environment is collaborative, steady, and focused on quality. The work includes a mix of individual and business filings, bookkeeping and financial statement support, and planning projects, giving you room to expand your expertise. You’ll primarily communicate via phone and email, with occasional meetings. Job Details Job Duties Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals (~70%) and other entities (~30%), including partnerships, corporations, and trusts, commensurate with experience. Develop clean workpapers, verify documentation, and maintain compliance with current tax rules. Assist with bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, monthly and yearly reconciliations, and general ledger review, as needed. Build projections, budgets, and basic financial models to support client planning, depending on experience. Research tax issues, analyze new regulations, and summarize guidance for internal use. Communicate with clients primarily via phone and email, with occasional in-person meetings, to clarify information and explain tax positions. Coordinate with internal staff on more complex filings or multi-entity structures. Help streamline internal processes and maintain up-to-date software records using Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Canopy. Job Requirements Active California CPA license or in final stages of obtaining one. 4 years of recent public accounting experience focused on tax. Strong knowledge of individual and business tax fundamentals. Experience with Lacerte, QuickBooks (Online & Desktop), and workflow/document management tools (e.g., Canopy). Solid Excel skills and comfort working with financial schedules. Clear communication skills and ability to work independently when needed. High attention to detail, steady follow-through, and interest in long-term client service. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Company Description Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values. Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Ready to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com. Company Description Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.

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