High Net Worth Tax Supervising Senior

GHJ

High Net Worth Tax Supervising Senior at GHJ managing complex tax issues for clients. Involves preparation of various tax returns and supervising junior accountants.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, including gift, estate, and fiduciary/trust returns, while maintaining strong client relationships and supervising junior staff. Possesses a solid understanding of current tax law and compliance requirements for high net worth individuals and entities.

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CPA CertificationTax Return PreparationTax ResearchSupervision and TrainingTax Compliance

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Hard Skills

Forms 1040Forms 1041Forms 1120Forms 1120SForms 1065Forms 709Forms 706Tax PlanningTax LawAdjusting Entries

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCommunicationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Bloomberg Tax PlannerCCH AxcessSurePrepComputerized Tax Preparation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Wealth TransferSuccession PlanningMulti-State Tax ReturnsHigh Net Worth IndividualsFiduciary/Trust Returns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing and/or reviewing gift, estate, and fiduciary/trust returns, and coordinating with clients' outside advisors (attorneys, financial advisors, trustees) on wealth transfer and succession planning matters.
Possessing technical knowledge of Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, and 1065, with exposure to gift and estate tax filings (Forms 709 and 706) a plus.
Organizing and coordinating clients' tax data for the accurate, timely completion of tax returns with additional supervisory responsibilities.
Establishing and maintaining prompt, professional and courteous relationships with clients.
Performing detail reviews of tax returns prepared by Seniors and Associates.
Utilizing tax law and conducting research to answer to clients' questions.
Communicating with Managers and Partners to ensure timely delivery of engagements.
Participating in the recruiting and mentorship programs at the Firm.
Supervising Senior and Associate accountants to ensure that all engagements are completed on time.
Preparing tax returns of increased complexity.
Maintaining a solid understanding of current tax law and income/estate tax concepts.
Preparing and reviewing estimated taxes for individuals and closely held entities.
Having familiarity with the Passthrough Entity Tax deduction.
Responding to tax notices of any sort, including initial drafts of any required letters.
Performing tax research projects of varying complexity.
Possessing the ability to review trial balances and make adjusting entries in order to prepare tax returns.
Working with confidential client matters and adhering to client confidentiality agreements.
Performing other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification
At least four (4) years experience preparing tax returns.
At least three (3) years experience using computerized tax preparation, tax planning, and tax research software.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator and other general office equipment.
Ability to prepare complex and specialized tax returns.
Ability to conduct special projects as well as tax research.
Ability to supervise and train tax staff.
Familiarity with all types of filing forms.
Tax Compliance of entities and multi-state tax returns.
Experience in high net worth individual tax returns and/or complex business returns strongly preferred.
Experience with tax research and preparation software (Bloomberg Tax Planner, CCH Axcess, SurePrep a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity