Senior Tax Accountant

Jobot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing tax practice. This on-site role involves preparing and reviewing complex returns and working directly with clients to deliver technical tax expertise.

Ideal candidates have a CPA license, public accounting tax experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive base salary of $120,000-$150,000 and collaboration with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Public accounting tax experience required.
• CPA license required for tax practice.
• Ability to prepare and review complex tax returns.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Client-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Conduct tax research and analyze complex tax issues.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and compliance risks.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, notices, and information requests.
• Assist with IRS and state tax examinations and responses.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tax engagements.
• Stay current on federal and state tax law changes.

Skills

Public accounting tax

Individual & business tax

Tax research

Client-facing

Analytical skills

Education

CPA license

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant

$100000 - $150000 per year | San Jose, CA | On-site | Permanent

Senior Tax Accountant position with Client Interfacing!

A bit about us:

Boutique firm looking for an Experienced Tax Preparer with an active CPA license

Why join us?

Stable client base, room for growth, and client interfacing

Job Details

Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Senior

San Jose, CA | Full-Time | Onsite

About the Role

An established public accounting firm is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, and providing technical tax expertise in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong tax compliance and research skills, the ability to independently prepare accurate returns, and a desire to continue developing professionally within a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and estates.
• Conduct tax research and analyze complex tax issues.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and compliance risks.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, notices, and information requests.
• Assist with IRS and state tax examinations and responses.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tax engagements.
• Stay current on federal and state tax law changes.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Public accounting tax experience required.
• Strong knowledge of individual and business taxation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing a variety of tax return types.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively.
• Client-facing experience preferred.

Compensation

$120,000 - $150,000 base salary

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, technical expertise, credentials, and overall qualifications.

Work Environment

Fully onsite position in San Jose, CA.

Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Interview Process

Candidates selected for further consideration will complete an in-office tax preparation assessment designed to evaluate their understanding of tax laws, calculations, and return preparation fundamentals. The assessment is completed without tax preparation software and focuses on technical tax knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Individual, partnership, corporate, trust, and estate taxation.
• High-net-worth individual tax engagements.
• Tax planning and compliance.
• Return review and mentorship of junior staff.
• Strong technical tax research skills.

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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