Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit in Long Beach, California is seeking a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. You will use Intuit tools to prepare and file accurate returns, maximize deductions, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

This on-site, full-time role offers hands-on client interaction, training, and opportunities to grow tax expertise within a purpose-driven, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed tax professional with ability to prepare federal/state filings
• Experience with individual and small business tax returns
• Proficiency with tax software and IRS compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax prep and filing using Intuit tools
• Review documents, identify deductions, ensure compliance
• Advise on tax strategies and life-event impacts
• Verify returns and respond to tax notices
• Maintain secure client records in Intuit systems
• Collaborate with in-store and remote Intuit teams
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as Turbo
• Stay current on federal and state regulations through training

Skills

Individual tax prep

Small business tax

Tax code knowledge

Tax software

IRS/state notices

Client interviewing

Tools

TurboTax

Lacerte

Tax Pro

E-file

Job description

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant to provide expert, in-store tax preparation and advisory services to individuals and small businesses. In this role, you'll use Intuit's leading financial and tax platforms to prepare and file accurate returns, maximize deductions and credits, and ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations. You'll work face-to-face with clients, reviewing financial documents, explaining tax outcomes, and recommending Intuit solutions that support their financial goals. You'll benefit from robust training, collaboration with knowledgeable teammates, and opportunities to grow your tax expertise and career in a purpose-driven, innovative environment.

Employer: Intuit

Location: Long Beach, California

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Oct 1, 2026

Focus Area: Taxation

Role Type: Accountant

Role Level: Staff

Certifications: CISA – Certified Information System Auditor

Work Mode: On Site

Employment Type: Full Time

Organization Type: Other

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses using Intuit tools
• Review financial documents, identify deductions and credits, and ensure compliance with current tax laws
• Advise clients on tax strategies, planning opportunities, and potential impacts of life events
• Verify accuracy of returns, resolve discrepancies, and respond to basic IRS or state tax notices
• Maintain detailed, secure client records in Intuit systems while protecting sensitive data
• Collaborate with in-store and remote Intuit teams to improve client experiences and share best practices
• Educate clients on Intuit products such as Turbo
• Tax and related financial solutions
• Stay current on federal and state tax regulations through ongoing training and certification renewals

Required Skills

• Individual income tax preparation (Form 1040 and schedules)
• Small business and self-employed tax preparation
• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (preferably Intuit/Turbo
• Tax Pro
• Series/Lacerte)
• Financial document analysis (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, receipts)
• Data entry accuracy and electronic filing (e-file) processes
• Client interviewing and needs assessment
• Tax research using IRS publications and authoritative sources
• Documentation and record-keeping in secure systems
• Basic advisory skills in tax planning and deductions