Job Description

Tax Senior — Los Angeles, CA

Full-time · Public Accounting

We're hiring an experienced Tax Senior to take on a leadership role within our public accounting practice in Los Angeles. You'll own complex engagements, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients — all while building toward a manager track.

Key functions

• Lead preparation and review of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, and trusts
• Drive tax planning and advisory discussions with clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liability
• Conduct and oversee technical tax research on complex federal and multi-state issues; deliver clear, actionable memos
• Manage engagement workflow, budgets, and deadlines across multiple concurrent client files
• Supervise, review, and mentor Tax Associates — providing real-time feedback and development guidance
• Lead IRS and state audit responses, notice resolution, and client correspondence
• Collaborate with partners and managers on business development, proposals, and client relationship management
• Stay current on evolving tax law changes and communicate relevant impacts to clients and internal teams

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's in Taxation a plus
• CPA license required or near completion
• Strong command of federal and California state tax law across multiple entity types
• Proven ability to independently manage engagements and meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience with tax software such as ProConnect, GoSystem, or CCH Axcess
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop junior staff
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.