Senior Staff Accountant

Ohanian Tax Services, PC; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohanian Tax Services, PC in Fresno, CA is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for a full-time, hybrid role. You will prepare individual and business tax returns, perform general ledger reconciliations, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

You’ll review work from junior staff, ensure tax compliance with federal and California regulations, maintain thorough documentation, and help drive process improvements with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or EA license required or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong general ledger maintenance and account reconciliation skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks and leading tax platforms; strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and maintain high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and ensure accuracy and compliance with tax laws.
• Respond to client inquiries and support tax planning engagements.
• Maintain documentation and workpapers; assist with internal controls and process improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.

Skills

General ledger maintenance

Account reconciliation

Financial statement preparation

Tax expertise

QuickBooks

Excel

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or EA license or eligibility

Tools

QuickBooks

Tax preparation platforms

Job description

Company Description: Ohanian Tax Services, PC has been serving the local community since 2017, providing personalized tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses. Led by Gary Ohanian, the firm’s commitment to accuracy and integrity is supported by extensive experience in established CPA firms. The practice offers both personal and professional financial services, with a focus on building long-term client relationships. Team members benefit from a collaborative environment where professional growth and client service are equally valued.

Role Description: The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, hybrid role based in Fresno, CA, with the flexibility to perform most responsibilities from home. This role includes preparing individual and business tax returns, performing general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. The Senior Staff Accountant will review work prepared by junior staff, ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, and maintain accurate documentation and workpapers. Additional daily tasks include responding to client inquiries, supporting tax planning engagements, and collaborating with leadership to improve processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
• Tax expertise in individual and business returns, basic tax planning, and current federal and California tax regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting and tax software (such as QuickBooks and leading tax preparation platforms), as well as solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• Effective communication and client service abilities, including clear written and verbal communication and the capacity to explain financial concepts to clients.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy practice environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred. An EA or CPA License is required.
• Several years of progressive public accounting or tax firm experience, ideally in small or mid-sized firm settings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting, maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.