Senior Tax Associate / SR. Accountant
Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, CA
Compensation: 95k/year - 120k/year
Category: Accounting
Description
About Us: We are a boutique public accounting firm specializing in high-net-worth individuals and complex client structures across multiple states and entity types. Our firm is intentionally non-traditional—relationship-driven, highly collaborative, and deeply involved in our clients’ broader financial teams. We pride ourselves on sophisticated tax work, polished client service, and a culture built on professionalism, approachability, and trust.
The Opportunity: We’re seeking a Senior Tax Associate / SR. Accountant to step into a pivotal role within our tax practice based in Irvine, CA. This position is ideal for an experienced public accounting professional who
thrives in complex tax environments, values in-person collaboration, and enjoys direct client interaction. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in delivering high-level tax solutions to HNW clients and their advisors.
- Senior Tax Associate / SR. Accountant (Generalist)
- Irvine, CA | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and review complex federal and multi-state tax returns for HNW individuals and family groups
- Handle a wide range of entity returns, including partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, and trusts
- Manage complex trust and estate tax filings
- Collaborate directly with clients and their external advisors (attorneys, wealth managers, family offices)
- Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with proactive strategies
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, organization, and client communication
- Contribute to a collaborative, professional, and client-centric office culture
What You Need (Qualifications)
- 4+ years of public accounting experience in a CPA firm (tax-focused only)
- Active CPA license (preferred or actively pursuing)
- Strong experience with: HNW individuals, multi-state returns, partnerships, S/C-corps, complex entity structures
- Exposure to diverse clients, industries, etc., while working with a talented and supportive team
- Polished, professional, and personable communication style
- Local to or able to commute daily within Irvine, CA (Orange County)
- Experience outside of Big 4 environments strongly preferred
What’s Offered (Competitive Full Package – National)
- Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 (DOE)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities (Guaranteed + Performance Bonuses: Avg. $8,500 total)
- Competitive full benefits 90% PAID by the firm for employee: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company 4% match
- Generous PTO, holidays, and personal time: 3+ Weeks
- Stable, uncapped growth, supportive culture, and work environment with strong leadership access
- Exposure to complex, high-level tax work and elite clientele
- Professional development, training, relationship-driven culture with long-term growth potential
Apply Today: Apply directly to this job ad with your updated resume, then email it to ian.kerr@BancroftSP.com for a prompt and confidential review and consideration.
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