Licensed Tax Accountant

American Accounting Association; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit seeks a Licensed Tax Accountant in Riverside, California to provide expert in-store tax preparation and advisory services for individuals and small businesses. You will use Intuit tools to prepare and file returns, maximize deductions, and ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations.

You’ll work face-to-face with clients and grow tax expertise in a collaborative environment. You will benefit from training, team collaboration, and opportunities to advance your tax career in a

Qualifications

• Provides in-person tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with tax software (TurboTax, Tax Pro, Lacerte) and related tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

In-person tax prep

Individual income tax

Tax planning

Client interviewing

IRS/state tax knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Education

CISA – Certified Information System Auditor

Tools

TurboTax

Tax Pro

Lacerte

Intuit Turbo

Job description

Employer: Intuit | Location: Riverside, California | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: Sep 26, 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

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.

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