January 2027 Tax Associate

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, based in San Francisco or San Jose, seeks driven, collaborative individuals to join our growing tax practice.

The position is in-person three days per week, with a start date in early January 2027. You will develop a well-rounded tax foundation across individuals, fiduciaries, partnerships, corporations and not-for-profits; attend client and engagement planning meetings; prepare quarterly estimates; and help clients minimize taxes while growing your accounting and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
• Final graduation date between July 2026 and December 2026
• Educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred. Accounting courses must be completed for a letter grade
• Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas

Responsibilities

• Developing a well-rounded tax foundation through income tax planning and return preparation for a variety of clients (individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate and not-for-profit)
• Attending client meetings and engagement planning meetings
• Preparing quarterly estimates using appropriate techniques
• Implementing federal, state, and foreign tax minimization strategies
• Growing your understanding of the tax law and line-item components of a tax return
• Assisting businesses with provisions, international tax issues, multi-state issues, and mergers and acquisitions, amongst other specialized services
• Helping individuals build their legacies through estate and gift tax planning as well as charitable giving and philanthropy services

Skills

Tax foundations

Client meetings

Written communication

Oral communication

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

California CPA licensure prerequisites completed

Job description

Overview

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is seeking driven, passionate, and collaborative individuals to join our sophisticated and growing tax practice. This position will be based from our San Francisco or San Jose office with the expectation to be in-person three days per week. The group start date will be in early January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Developing a well-rounded tax foundation through income tax planning and return preparation for a variety of clients (individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate and not-for-profit)
• Attending client meetings and engagement planning meetings
• Preparing quarterly estimates using appropriate techniques
• Implementing federal, state, and foreign tax minimization strategies
• Growing your understanding of the tax law and line-item components of a tax return
• Sharpening your accounting skills by creating financial statements from bank statements, booking journal entries, generating personal balance sheets/net worth statements, etc.
• Assisting businesses with provisions, international tax issues, multi-state issues, and mergers and acquisitions, amongst other specialized services
• Helping individuals build their legacies through estate and gift tax planning as well as charitable giving and philanthropy services

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
• Final graduation date between July 2026 and December 2026
• Educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred. Accounting courses must be completed for a letter grade
• Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas

The position may require participation in offsite events and activities that involve extended periods of standing and walking for distances of up to two miles. The position may also require extended periods of sitting and the ability to transport a company-provided laptop and other work-related materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $97,000. The pay range reflects the San Francisco Bay Area and compensation will be adjusted for each candidate based on their individual geographic location of work.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas. It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or medical condition as defined in state and federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.