
Tax Senior at Gursey (Encino, CA)
Gursey· Encino, CA· $80k–$110k·
Role details
Salary
$80k–$110k
Work type
Remote
Level
Senior
Job description
Job Title: Tax Senior
Department: Tax
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Successful candidates should have the following:
- You have 2-5 years of experience in public accounting tax work, including experience with preparing and reviewing complex high-net-worth individual, partnership, fiduciary, LLC, non-profit, gift, and estate tax returns.
- Ability to prepare working trial balance and year-end adjusting entries.
- Possess a broad understanding of Tax Law.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- You exhibit exceptional multitasking abilities and consistently meet all deadlines.
- You demonstrate a keen interest in staying abreast of the dynamic changes in the tax industry's regulations and policies.
- You excel at problem-solving and quickly identify and offer solutions.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and CCH Axcess and have excellent research, writing, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without visa sponsorship.
Educational Requirements:
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
- Hold a valid CPA license or be working towards obtaining a CPA license.
A day-in-the-life basic overview includes:
- Review and prepare complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, corporations, entities, and LLCs.
- Prepare individual, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns by deadlines.
- Work with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed.
- Work with clients to gather relevant tax-related information to prepare an accurate tax return.
- Analyze the individual's tax situation, trusts, and estate from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
- Prepare and review year-end projections and quarterly estimates.
- Research various tax-related issues.
- Manage and develop clients who require income tax and financial planning.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to interns and associates on tax matters.
- Act as a liaison between managers and clients.
- Maintain strong presentation skills in both written and oral communication.
- Attend internal and external professional development and training seminars regularly to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.
Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit sharing plan, paid parental leave, 401(k) match, generous holiday and PTO, and overtime pay. We also offer fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education.
Why work at Gursey
- Work/life balance: Rated 3.8/5 for work-life balance on employer review sites; firm explicitly promotes “the work/life balance you’ve always wanted.”
- Hybrid & remote options: Multiple roles offer hybrid schedules (Century City, Irvine, San Francisco, Encino, El Segundo); some positions are fully remote.
- Culture: Described as “not your typical accounting firm” with company‑wide retreats, team mixers, and a supportive, community‑oriented environment.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, and opportunities for growth (many partners started as staff).
- Engineering/tech culture: For tech roles, the firm uses modern tools and encourages innovation; IT team supports a broad stack (VMware, Palo Alto, SQL, .NET, etc.).