Tax Staff - Public

Description We are looking for a tax specialist to join our team in California, supporting a broad client base that includes privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. This position combines tax return preparation with accounting-related work and offers the opportunity to contribute in a hands-on, client-service-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial information accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare federal and related tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

- Examine client financial records and supporting documentation to identify missing information, inconsistencies, or items requiring clarification before filing.

- Help maintain compliance by applying current tax regulations and verifying that completed filings meet applicable standards and deadlines.

- Provide accounting support through full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, including the preparation of adjusting journal entries when needed.

- Use accounting and tax software such as Quick Books, Quick Books Online, Sage, and CCH products to complete daily work efficiently.

- Create clear, organized work papers that support return preparation and facilitate internal review procedures.

- Communicate with clients as needed to request documents, answer routine tax-related questions, and assist with follow-up items.

- Contribute to the delivery of responsive service for clients with diverse financial situations, including closely held businesses and more complex individual tax matters. Requirements - At least 5 years of practical experience preparing federal income tax returns in a public accounting or similar detail-focused setting.

- Demonstrated background working with tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

- Minimum 5 years of experience using Quick Books, Quick Books Online, and Sage in an accounting or tax capacity.

- Familiarity with CCH Pro System, CCH Pro System fx, or related tax software tools is beneficial.

- Experience serving small business clients and high-net-worth individuals with sound judgment and a client-focused approach.

- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage documentation accurately.

- CPA or EA credential preferred, or active progress toward obtaining one.

- Knowledge of trust and real estate tax matters is a plus.

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