We are looking for a diligent tax specialist to support a wide range of client engagements in California. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse tax filings while contributing to accurate, timely, and compliant deliverables. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of tax fundamentals, strong attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven public accounting environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Support tax planning activities by researching applicable rules and helping develop practical, compliant recommendations for clients.
- Collect, organize, and evaluate financial records and supporting documents needed to complete tax engagements accurately.
- Investigate tax notices, reporting inconsistencies, and filing issues, then assist in resolving them efficiently and thoroughly.
- Partner with senior accountants and managers to deliver high-quality work across multiple client assignments.
- Maintain clear, complete workpapers and engagement documentation that align with firm expectations and industry standards.
- Monitor updates to tax law and accounting guidance and apply relevant changes to ongoing and future engagements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
- CPA license or active progress toward certification.
- At least 2 years of tax experience in public accounting or a similar work setting.
- Hands-on experience preparing returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
- Strong analytical thinking, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of accuracy with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Excel.
- Effective communication skills and a client-focused approach to service.