Tax Senior (3x Best Firm to Work for)

The Opportunity

LevitZacks is seeking a Tax Senior to join our growing team and take on meaningful work from day one.

In this role, you’ll work directly with our Partners and Managers and become a core member of a close-knit, collaborative team that serves a diverse and sophisticated client base, including partnerships, S corporations, business owners, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.

LevitZacks has been part of the San Diego business community since 1964. We’ve been recognized as one of San Diego’s Best Places to Work for multiple years, and our culture is a big reason why. We are collaborative by design, with the depth and resources to serve complex clients — without the bureaucracy that can slow down larger firms.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and trusts
• Work with clients to gather and evaluate tax information needed to prepare accurate returns
• Prepare quarterly estimates and tax projections for business owners and individuals
• Communicate directly with clients regarding return preparation, open items, estimates, and planning matters
• Assist with tax planning and identify opportunities to add value for clients
• Research technical tax issues and document conclusions
• Stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations
• Collaborate closely with managers, partners, and other team members across engagements

Required Qualifications

• CPA license or actively pursuing licensure
• 2–5 years of public accounting tax experience
• Hands-on experience preparing individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns
• Experience with multi-state filings, brokerage statements, and Schedule K-1s
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and federal and state tax rules
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and bring thoughtful solutions to the table
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence communicating directly with clients
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• California tax experience
• Experience with CCH Axcess, CCH Engagement, CCH Axcess Document, and CCH Workflow
• Experience with real estate, professional services, closely held companies, construction, technology, and high-net-worth individuals

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct training, coaching, and mentorship from Partners and Managers who are actively involved in your development
• Meaningful client responsibility, including direct interaction with business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and key decision-makers
• Exposure to a broad range of tax matters, including business-owner planning, multi-state returns, and opportunities to build technical depth over time
• A collaborative, team-first environment with a people-oriented culture, a strong commitment to work-life balance, and a focus on professional development
• A clear path forward for someone who wants to continue growing in public accounting and take on increasing responsibility over time

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parking
• Generous firm holidays
• Continuing education support
• CPA license reimbursement
• Hybrid flexibility

Who We Are

About LevitZacks

For more than 60 years, LevitZacks has served the San Diego business community with high-quality tax, accounting, and business advisory services. We are proud of our local roots, our long-standing client relationships, and our team's strong technical expertise.

Although we have one office in San Diego, our people are located across the country, allowing us to combine the connection of a local firm with the flexibility of a modern workplace. We also have the highest ratio of CPAs to total professional staff among the top 17 firms in San Diego, according to the San Diego Business Journal’s Book of Lists 2024.

What truly defines LevitZacks is our culture. Our team members are valued, respected, and heard. We believe exceptional client service starts with taking care of our people, and we are committed to creating an environment where team members can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.

How to Apply

Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:

• Basic contact information
• Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
• Work eligibility, credentials, and compensation
• Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions

For further questions or inquiries about the role, please reach out to Aidan Jebson, Sr. Recruiter, at ajebson@ascendtogether.com.

The pay range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 per year. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.