Tax Senior | East Bay Area in Lafayette

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Tax Senior | East Bay Area | $80K-$105K

Award-Winning CPA Firm in Contra Costa County

Our client, a prestigious accounting firm established in 2007 by former "Big Four" professionals, is seeking a Tax Senior to join their growing team. This firm has been recognized among the "Top 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work for" for multiple years and offers a unique blend of sophisticated expertise with personalized service.

The Opportunity

This hybrid position offers exceptional work-life integration:

  • 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
  • 40-hour workweeks outside of tax season with 4-day workweek option
  • Reasonable 50-hour workweeks during tax season with flexible scheduling
  • Recently expanded with a new office in New York City

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and businesses
  • Conduct tax research and planning for wealthy clients
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
  • Participate in estate and trust planning projects
  • Collaborate with partners on specialized client engagements
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of public accounting experience with focus on tax preparation
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation with minimum 3.2 GPA
  • Working towards or already met the 150-semester unit requirement for CPA licensure
  • Experience with high-net-worth individuals, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, or private equity preferred
  • Proficiency in CCH Axcess, Document Engagement, ProSystem's, Microsoft Office
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 per year
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses
  • Work Schedule Flexibility: Option for 9-hour days Mon-Thurs (4-day workweeks) outside busy season
  • Quarterly company-wide events
  • Growth Opportunities: Rapidly expanding firm with advancement potential

About the Location

Located in beautiful Contra Costa County, you'll enjoy a vibrant community with excellent shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. The area offers an outstanding quality of life with moderate climate, easy access to San Francisco, wine country, and numerous outdoor activities in the surrounding hills and parks.

Ready to join a firm that truly prioritizes "people first" and work-life integration?

Apply today or contact Cate Chapman at catherine.chapman@gogpac.com or call/text 781-209-5894 to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

 

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.