Tax Staff - Public

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff team member to join a public accounting team in California. This position supports a wide range of tax and client service activities, including return preparation, research, bookkeeping support, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate is committed to career growth, communicates effectively with colleagues and clients, and can manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and tax-exempt entities with a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping and accounting needs by maintaining records and supporting routine financial activities.
• Draft internal-use financial statements for clients and help organize year-end financial information.
• Research tax questions and provide well-supported findings in response to requests from clients, supervisors, or partners.
• Review notices and other government correspondence, then prepare timely and appropriate responses on behalf of clients.
• Complete annual property tax statements, including Form 571-L, when required.
• Prepare estimated tax vouchers and coordinate related payments for individual and corporate clients as needed.
• Develop year-end tax projections for both individual and business clients to support planning and compliance.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to monitor due dates, resolve open items, and keep engagements moving on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Experience preparing individual and corporate tax returns in a public accounting or similar work environment.
• Working knowledge of tax preparation principles and compliance requirements across multiple entity types.
• Familiarity with CCH tax software platforms, including ProSystem fx or comparable applications.
• Ability to learn firm policies, industry standards, and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address questions and follow up on deadlines effectively.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail when handling multiple client matters at once.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing career development within the tax field.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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