Tax Accountant Palm Desert, CA

Tax Accountant / Tax Senior

A well-established CPA firm in Palm Desert is seeking experienced tax professionals to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in public accounting and tax preparation, preferably those who hold a CPA or EA designation. The firm is open to professionals with a few years of experience as well as more senior-level tax talent. This role is focused on tax, not audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns.
• Support tax planning, research, and compliance activities for a variety of clients.
• Analyze financial records and identify tax issues, opportunities, and filing requirements.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax-related support.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of tax work in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with year-end tax projections and ongoing client advisory needs.
• Stay current on tax law updates and changes impacting clients.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and team members during busy season and throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• 2–3+ years of recent tax experience in public accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred; EA credentials also highly desired.
• Prior experience in a CPA firm or similar public accounting environment required.
• Strong tax preparation and review experience across multiple return types.
• Audit-focused backgrounds are not the target for this role; a tax-focused background is required.
• Senior-level tax professionals are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a client-service environment.

Preferred Background:

• Experience working with a diverse client base in a public accounting setting.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative firm environment.
• Longer-term public tax experience is highly valued.

Why Join This Firm:

• Opportunity to join an established CPA firm with a focus on tax expertise.
• Open to both experienced tax accountants and more senior-level professionals.
• Collaborative environment with ongoing client-facing work and tax advisory exposure.