Staff Tax Accountant

Jobot

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant in San Francisco, CA, to join a growing public accounting team. The role offers exposure to tax, audit, and advisory engagements across diverse clients. It is an on-site, permanent opportunity in a dynamic financial district setting.

The ideal candidate will handle tax returns for individuals and entities, support audits, and collaborate with senior staff. A CPA track or CPA license is preferred, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business with emphasis in Accounting.
  • CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
  • Understanding of tax and/or audit principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust income tax returns.
  • Assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
  • Support tax compliance and preparation engagements across a variety of clients.
  • Work on multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Tax concepts
Audit understanding
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Economics/Business

Job description

Staff Tax Accountant

$80000 - $90000 per year | San Francisco, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Staff Tax Accountant Opportunity – Gain Hands-On Experience Across Tax & Audit in the Financial District of San Francisco
A bit about us:

We are a well-established public accounting firm providing a full range of audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. Our team works across multiple industries, delivering tailored financial solutions that support compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Why join us?
  • Broad Exposure Early in Your Career
  • Gain hands-on experience across tax, audit, and advisory engagements, working with a wide variety of clients and industries—well beyond a narrow, siloed role.
  • Strong Technical Development
  • Build a solid foundation in public accounting with real exposure to complex returns, financial reporting, and client work that accelerates your growth.
  • Clear Path for Advancement
  • Designed for professionals who want to grow—this role offers a structured path from Staff to Senior and beyond, based on performance and development.
  • Collaborative, Team-Oriented Environment
  • Work closely with experienced professionals who provide mentorship, feedback, and support to help you succeed.
  • Meaningful Client Interaction
  • Gain direct exposure to clients early on, developing both your technical and communication skills in a real-world setting.
  • Diverse & Engaging Work
  • No two days are the same—work on a mix of tax compliance, audit support, and consulting engagements that keep things interesting.
  • Supportive Culture Focused on Growth
  • The team values continuous learning, professional development, and creating an environment where you can build a long-term career in public accounting.
Job Details
About the Opportunity

A well-established public accounting firm based in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Accountant – Tax to join its growing team. This firm provides a full range of services including audit, tax, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. [mahllp.com], [zoominfo.com]

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across both tax and audit functions in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support tax preparation and assist with audit and accounting engagements. This individual will work closely with senior team members and gain hands-on experience across multiple clients and industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust income tax returns
  • Assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
  • Support tax compliance and preparation engagements across a variety of clients
  • Work on multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards
  • Collaborate with internal teams and communicate effectively with clients
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business (with an emphasis in Accounting)
  • CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred
  • Understanding of tax and/or audit principles
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

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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