[Hiring] Senior Tax Accountant @Cerity Partners

Role Description

Join the Cerity Partners Encino team! We are a sophisticated accounting and advisory practice specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals and their business enterprises, with particular depth in the real estate industry. This is a fully remote opportunity that can be based anywhere in the US.

We are seeking a CPA with at least 7–10 years of public accounting experience from a respected mid-to-large local or regional firm to join our growing practice. A concentration in real estate and complex partnership taxation is required. This is a growth opportunity and not a replacement position.

The ideal candidate has significant experience serving high-net-worth individuals, real estate owners, family offices, closely held businesses, trusts and complex partnership structures. This role involves substantially more than tax compliance. Our professionals work proactively with clients and their advisors throughout the year on tax planning, consulting projects, transaction structuring and solving sophisticated issues before they become problems.

You will:

• Review and adjust client-prepared accounting
• Prepare and review complex partnership, S corporation, C corporation and individual tax returns
• Interact directly with clients and advisors
• Assist partners with planning and strategic projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• Minimum 7–10 years public accounting experience
• Strong experience with 704(b), 704(c), 754, 1031, 163(j), 199A, trusts and estate taxation, pass-through entities and multi-state issues preferred
• Significant complex partnership and real estate tax, and high-net-worth experience required
• Experience with Lacerte, CCH Workstream, SafeSend, Laserfiche, QuickBooks and Office 365 preferred

Requirements

You are committed to public accounting and have a reputation for integrity, professionalism, responsiveness and sound judgment. You are a team player who works effectively with clients, colleagues and administrative team members and understand that collaboration is critical to delivering exceptional client service.

You are proactive rather than reactive and seek solutions rather than simply identifying problems. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and are able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple client engagements while consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.

You embrace technology and continuously seek efficiencies, including leveraging AI tools and workflow technology to improve quality, productivity and client service. You are self-directed, highly organized and take ownership of your responsibilities and client relationships.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy that you can actually use
• Remote flexibility without sacrificing collaboration or career growth
• Salary is commensurate with experience and range is 150 – 180 base salary
• You will be paid a bonus twice a year based on productivity, contributions to the firm and overall performance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
• Parental Leave
• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits

Company Description

Cerity Partners Tax, Accounting & Advisory Services is a highly sophisticated CPA and advisory practice serving high-net-worth individuals, multi-generational families, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, family offices, and closely held businesses.

Our clients expect a high-touch experience and proactive advice. We emphasize planning and strategy—not simply preparing tax returns after the fact. We have been highly successful in attracting and retaining exceptional professionals because of the sophistication of our work, our flexible work environment and our firm culture.

We maintain a two-level review process designed to ensure exceptional technical quality and client service. We also make a significant investment in training and professional development. All staff members are assigned a mentor ("buddy") and participate in regular monthly check-ins with principals and partners to support ongoing development, communication and career growth.