Senior Tax Accountant

NKSFB

Senior Tax Accountant preparing complex tax returns and tax strategies for high-net-worth clients at NKSFB. Collaborating with a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment in California.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeWestwood • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns.
Partner closely with high-net-worth individuals, large family groups, and family offices to handle tax work papers for their businesses, investments and estate planning entities.
Prepare tax accounting adjustments and financial statements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
Prepare personal, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust tax returns of varying complexity.
Prepare payroll tax returns for state and federal reporting.
Understand client tax issues and situations and assist with tax research.
Identify and recommend tax strategies that better position a client’s understanding of tax law.
Correspondence with tax authorities, and/or IRS inquiries.
Draft responses to governmental queries, notes, or mandates.
Assist other team members with accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution strongly preferred.
3+ years of experience preparing complex tax returns within a tax department in a public accounting, business management, or tax advisory firm.
Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.
CPA, EA, or JD license preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accrue 15 PTO days annually
401k Match
10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage
Genetic Screening and Cancer Support
Pet Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

preparation of federal income tax returnspreparation of multi-state income tax returnstax accounting adjustmentsfinancial statements preparationpayroll tax returns preparationtax researchtax strategiescomplex tax returns preparationaccounting responsibilities

Soft Skills

client communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailethical conductteam collaboration

Certifications

CPAEAJD