October 2026 Tax Associate

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

Job summary

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP in San Francisco or San Jose seeks driven, collaborative associates for our growing tax practice.

This in-person role requires three days per week in-office starting in late October 2026. You will work with Managers and Partners on innovative tax solutions for diverse clients, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, pre-IPO entities, and publicly traded companies, developing technical, professional and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Clear, professional written and oral communication.
• Educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with B grades or above in accounting courses and a higher major GPA preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Develop tax planning and return preparation for individuals, fiduciaries, partnerships, corporations, and not-for-profits.
• Attend client meetings and engagement planning meetings.
• Prepare quarterly estimates using appropriate techniques.
• Implement federal, state, and foreign tax minimization strategies.
• Grow understanding of tax law and line-item components of a tax return.
• Sharpen accounting skills by creating financial statements, journal entries, and balance sheets.
• Assist businesses with provisions, international tax issues, multi-state issues, and M&A.
• Help individuals with estate and gift tax planning and philanthropy services.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

Job description

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 late October 2026.

You will work closely with our Managers and Partners to provide innovative tax solutions for our unique and diverse client base, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, pre-IPO entities, and publicly traded companies in a variety of industries. Our environment enables you to interact directly with these high caliber clients and gain insight into what is up and coming in Silicon Valley. As an Associate you will develop the technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills that will help you establish a successful career.

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 December 2025 and October 2026
• Educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with "B" grades or above in accounting courses and a higher major GPA preferred
• 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.

Frank, Rimerman is consistently recognized as "One of the Best Places to Work" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of the top 20 firms in the nation by Vault Career Intelligence. We are proud to be called one of the "Best of the Best" by Inside Public Accounting. We believe that along with building your professional career, you should also have time for a life outside of work. Our culture is focused on our employees’ interests, both inside and outside the office.

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.