Senior Tax Accountant 3+ yrs exp

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

Senior Tax Accountant opportunity in Bakersfield, CA with AppleOne Employment Services. Take ownership of client engagements and expand your technical tax expertise while mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in public accounting tax, CPA/EA progression preferred, and strong client communication. Lead planning through delivery, manage schedules, and stay current on tax law changes.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of tax experience in a public accounting environment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual, business, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• CPA or EA license preferred or in progress.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency with tax software, MS Office, and accounting platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements from planning through final delivery.
• Prepare and review tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Research complex tax issues and provide practical solutions.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients.
• Manage engagement schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Review staff work for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to support clients with additional tax and advisory services.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and regulatory changes.
• Participate in professional development and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Tax experience (3-5+ yrs)

Individual, business, partnership, and

CPA/EA certification path

Mentoring junior staff

Federal & state tax knowledge

Client communication & relationships

Organization & time management

Deadline & priority management

Tax software & MS Office proficiency

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Job description

Join a growing public accounting team where you can take ownership of client engagements, expand your technical tax expertise, and develop leadership skills. This opportunity is ideal for experienced tax professionals with public accounting experience who are ready to advance their careers while working directly with clients and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of tax experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual, business, partnership, and corporate tax returns
• CPA license, EA license, or active progress toward obtaining CPA or EA certification preferred
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring junior staff
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proficiency with tax preparation software, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting technology platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements from planning through final delivery
• Prepare and review tax returns, workpapers, and supporting documentation
• Research complex tax issues and provide practical solutions
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients
• Manage engagement schedules, deadlines, and deliverables
• Review staff work for accuracy and compliance
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Identify opportunities to support clients with additional tax and advisory services
• Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and regulatory changes
• Participate in professional development and business growth initiatives

Senior Tax Accountant opportunity in Bakersfield, CA.

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