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Tax Accountant at Golbar & Associates, LLC

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SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT - CPA FIRM We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team, a well-established CPA FIRM in Brentwood (Los Angeles, CA). Great opportunity to work in a full-service public accounting firm with over 35 years' experience in providing accounting and tax preparation services. Responsibilities: Preparation and Review of Individual, Partnership, Corporate, Non-profit and Trust Tax Returns Periodic tax research Tax audit representation Tax planning and projections Requirements: Strong current tax preparation and review experience (minimum of 4 years in a general public accounting/CPA Firm) Preferences: Master's in Business Taxation - preferred but not required CPA License - preferred but not required Qualifications: Fundamental knowledge of tax principles Strong technical tax preparation skills (LACERTE software) Detail and deadline driven Self-starter and self-motivated individual with exceptional work ethic Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with Tax Audit is a plus Ability to work with staff members of diverse accounting background Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner Excellent computer skills Please email your resume along with cover letter and salary history, reference JOB. Location: Brentwood (Los Angeles, CA) Compensation: Salary commensurate to experience/qualification Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

Typical mid-level pay: $82k for Accountants and Auditors nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$82k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$53k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $141k

Senior roles pay 65% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight candidate advantage

Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
124,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024