Gursey

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.).

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