What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Senior Associate / Sr. Accountant position at Bancroft Staffing Partners (BSP)?
Senior Accountant / Tax Senior
Location: Irvine, CA
Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 base salary bonuses
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid flexibility
About Us: We are a well-established public accounting firm known for delivering high-touch tax, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client base. Our team is built on responsiveness, technical excellence, and a relationship-driven approach, creating an environment where strong professionals can continue to grow, sharpen their expertise, and build long-term careers.
The Position: We are hiring a Senior Accountant / Tax Senior to join our Irvine office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated tax professional with at least 4 years of experience who enjoys working directly with clients, managing tax engagements, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team. A CPA license is preferred, but not required for someone with strong public accounting experience and the right technical foundation.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and related entities
- Support tax planning, research, and compliance projects across a variety of client accounts
- Work closely with clients to gather financial information, answer questions, and provide proactive service
- Identify tax issues, opportunities, and solutions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Assist with year-end accounting, financial statement preparation, and related client deliverables as needed
- Research technical tax matters and clearly communicate findings to leadership and clients
- Help manage multiple engagements simultaneously during busy seasons and throughout the year
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a team-oriented, solutions-focused work environment
Qualifications
- 4 years of relevant experience in public accounting and tax
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA preferred
- Strong knowledge of tax compliance for individual and business entities
- Experience in preparing and reviewing returns with accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize workflow, and work independently
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Proficiency with tax and accounting software, plus solid Excel skills
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality work
What’s Offered
- Base salary of $90,000-$120,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonuses
- Competitive full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) with employer contribution or match
- Generous PTO, vacation, personal, and sick time
- Supportive leadership and strong long-term growth potential
- Professional development and continued advancement opportunities
- Team-oriented culture with exposure to a diverse and active client base
Apply Today: Apply directly to this job ad with your updated resume, then email it to the recruiter listed below for a prompt review and consideration.
- Apply, then email your resume to: ian.kerr@BancroftSP.com
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Equal Opportunity Statement: Bancroft Staffing Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees & candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000