Senior Accountant
Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager (CPA Required)

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 Base Salary + Bonus Potential
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced CPA to join a respected public accounting firm serving business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals throughout Silicon Valley. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated tax matters, build meaningful client relationships, and provide strategic, year-round tax planning and advisory services.
Key Responsibilities

* Manage a portfolio of business and individual tax clients

* Prepare and review complex tax returns for:

• S Corporations
• Partnerships
• LLCs
• High-Net-Worth Individuals

* Deliver proactive tax planning and consulting services

* Handle multi-state tax compliance and planning matters

* Advise clients on equity compensation, including RSUs, ISOs, and NQSOs

* Review work prepared by staff accountants and mentor junior team members

* Serve as a trusted advisor and primary client contact
Qualifications

* Active CPA license required

* 5+ years of public accounting tax experience

* Strong technical expertise in pass-through entity taxation

* Experience reviewing tax returns and supervising staff

* Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications

* Multi-state tax experience

* High-net-worth individual tax expertise

* Experience with equity compensation matters, including RSUs, ISOs, and NQSOs
Why Join Us

* Sophisticated tax planning and consulting engagements

* Smaller client portfolio with deeper advisory relationships

* Modern, paperless, technology-driven environment

* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client success and firm growth

* Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and retirement benefits

If you are a CPA who enjoys complex tax work, client advisory services, and helping closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals navigate challenging tax matters, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today or contact us directly for more information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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