Tax Associate

GHJ

Tax Experienced Associate at GHJ managing clients’ tax data and preparing various tax returns. Collaborating with a team of professionals to provide sophisticated tax solutions.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns while utilizing tax software applications. Possesses strong knowledge of tax regulations and the ability to conduct tax research and respond to client inquiries effectively.

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Tax Return PreparationTax Software ApplicationsTax ResearchKnowledge of Tax RegulationsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationCorporate Tax ReturnsPartnership Tax ReturnsPersonal Tax ReturnsAmended ReturnsTax ProjectionsTrial BalancesDepreciation ReportsTax AccrualsAdjusting Entries

Tools & Technologies

Tax Software ApplicationsDepreciation Computer Software

Industry Keywords

Tax RegulationsS-Corp ReturnsTax NoticesTax Data OrganizationTax Information Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of tax returns.
Reviews tax information submitted by client for completeness.
Possesses knowledge of tax regulations in order to answer clients’ questions.
Prepares personal tax returns of various complexities through utilization of computer software.
Prepares corporate, partnership, and S-corp returns not requiring advanced expertise.
Prepares amended returns of any variety and complexity.
Prepares personal tax projections through utilization of computer software.
Responds to tax notices of any sort and does initial drafts of any letters required.
Performs tax research projects requiring minimal expertise.
Completes S-election and requests for accounting changes, as required.
Makes adjusting entries and completes trial balances in order to prepare a tax return.
Maintains a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package in order to set up clients and read and understand depreciation reports.
Prepares tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent.
At least one year experience preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
Work with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity
Flexible work environments
Passion for health and wellness