SALT Tax Partner | Hybrid + Strong Bonus & 5% 401(k) Match

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% 401K employer contribution

Large bonus potential

Hybrid in-office/home schedule

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is assisting a well established regional CPA firm in finding a direct-entry Tax Partner with a focus on State and Local Tax (SALT) in California. The successful candidate will operate in a hybrid schedule across an office in Los Angeles, Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Francisco, or San Jose and lead SALT services, client relationships, and staff development.

The role requires 10–15 years in public accounting with proven SALT expertise, a CPA or JD, and a strong track

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of public accounting experience with progression in complexity and engagements.
• CPA or JD is required.
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education per year to maintain skills.
• California SALT expertise and license to practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and approval of state and local tax returns and examinations.
• Advise clients independently with advanced technical skills in SALT.
• Drive client service, profitability and timely project delivery within budgeted time.
• Develop and participate in SALT business development activities.

Skills

SALT tax expertise

Client service

Business development

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Master's in accounting

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is assisting a well established regional CPA firm in finding a direct-entry Tax Partner with a focus on State and Local Tax (SALT) in California. The successful candidate will operate in a hybrid schedule across an office in Los Angeles, Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Francisco, or San Jose and lead SALT services, client relationships, and staff development.

The role requires 10–15 years in public accounting with proven SALT expertise, a CPA or JD, and a strong track