SALT Tax Partner (CA) – Hybrid, High Impact

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a Tax Partner specializing in State and Local Taxes to join a well established, profitable regional CPA firm. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office options in Los Angeles, Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Francisco, or San Jose.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in public accounting, hold a CPA or JD, and lead SALT engagements while driving new business. Attractive benefits include a 5% employer contribution to the 401(k) and potential for high profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of public accounting experience with progression in complexity
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting (or broader accounting education)
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education per year to maintain technical and business skills
• CPA license or JD required

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tax review and approval of state and local tax returns and examinations, including franchise and gross receipts taxes
• Advise clients independently with advanced technical SALT knowledge
• Manage client service and ensure assignments are completed within budgeted time
• Drive business development for SALT-related projects
• Delegate and manage tax research projects
• Recruit, train, and evaluate accounting staff; oversee offers and promotions
• Represent clients before appropriate tax authorities as needed
• Mentor staff and contribute to professional development programs
• Ensure accurate billing and collections consistent with firm policy
• Maintain familiarity with firm tax philosophy and current tax legislation affecting clients

Skills

SALT expertise

Tax research

Client relationship management

Business development

Staff leadership

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

CPA license

JD

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a Tax Partner specializing in State and Local Taxes to join a well established, profitable regional CPA firm. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office options in Los Angeles, Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Francisco, or San Jose.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years in public accounting, hold a CPA or JD, and lead SALT engagements while driving new business. Attractive benefits include a 5% employer contribution to the 401(k) and potential for high profit sharing.