Senior Tax Accountant – CPA | Westlake Village, CA (Hybrid) | $105,000–$130,000 | Full-Time or Part-Time

Varshawsky & Company, an established boutique CPA firm in Westlake Village, is hiring an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or CPA to prepare and review complex tax returns, advise business owners and high-net-worth clients, and mentor junior staff. If you want meaningful client relationships, varied work and flexibility – without the bureaucracy of a large firm – we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $80,000–$130,000 per year for full-time, depending on qualifications. Part-time W-2 positions are also available at $50.48–$62.50 per hour.

Work arrangement: Hybrid, based in our Westlake Village office. Expect extra hours and more time in the office during tax season.

What You'll Do

Prepare and/or review complex federal and California income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, 1120 and 1041
Provide tax planning and projections for business owners, high-net-worth individuals, partnerships and closely held businesses
Review workpapers and returns prepared by junior staff
Research technical tax issues and document conclusions
Respond to IRS and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) notices and support examinations
Work directly with clients on tax planning, compliance and reporting
Mentor and train junior accountants and interns

What You Bring

4+ years of tax experience, ideally in public accounting
Strong knowledge of federal and California income tax
CPA license preferred; experienced Enrolled Agents (EA) and strong senior tax accountants are encouraged to apply
Experience with professional tax software (Lacerte a plus)
Strong Excel skills and clear written and verbal communication
Ability to manage your own assignments, deadlines and client relationships

Nice to Have

Partnership (1065) and S corporation (1120-S) tax experience
High-net-worth individual returns
Trust and estate (fiduciary, 1041) income tax
Multi-state tax compliance
Tax projections and planning
Experience reviewing staff-prepared returns
Why Join Us

Work directly with firm leadership and clients – not layers of management
Interesting, varied tax engagements across individuals, businesses, trusts and estates
Less bureaucracy than a large accounting firm
Flexible full-time or part-time W-2 arrangements
Room to grow into tax planning and advisory work
Long-term growth and increasing responsibility
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude
Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
How to Apply

Apply through this posting with your resume. In your application or cover letter, please include a short summary of your tax experience, the tax software you use, your preferred schedule (full-time or part-time) and your compensation expectations. 

Varshawsky & Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westlake Village, CA 91359
 
 
 
 
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