Tax Accountant

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

401(k) with employer match

Paid CPE and training

Clear advancement opportunities

Job summary

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing partners with a community-focused CPA firm in Modesto, CA to recruit a Staff Accountant with a tax focus. This role offers meaningful client interaction, growth, and variety beyond busy-season work.

The position emphasizes ownership of tax work, collaboration with experienced staff, and opportunities for long-term leadership within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with a strong tax focus.
• Experience preparing a high volume of tax returns.
• CPA preferred; EA or strong tax experience also considered.
• Lacerte experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of tax work while partnering with clients and the firm’s team.
• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Support tax planning and client advisory services.
• Gather and review client financial information.
• Prepare reconciliations, workpapers, and financial statements.
• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements outside of peak tax season.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Tax experience

Public accounting

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

Staff Accountant – Tax professionals looking for more than another busy-season grind—this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing, highly respected CPA firm in Modesto, CA.

We’re partnering with an established, community-focused public accounting firm known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and commitment to developing its people. This is a great opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys the technical side of accounting but also wants meaningful client interaction, professional growth, and variety throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of tax work while partnering closely with clients and the firm’s experienced team.
• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership income tax returns
• Support tax planning and client advisory services
• Gather and review client financial information
• Prepare reconciliations, workpapers, and financial statements
• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements outside of peak tax season
• Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional client service

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with a strong tax focus
• Experience preparing a high volume of tax returns
• CPA preferred; EA or strong tax experience also considered
• Lacerte experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines
• A personable, client-focused professional who enjoys being part of a collaborative team

Highlights include:

Hybrid flexibility based on experience and tenure

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid CPE, training, and professional development

Clear advancement and long-term leadership opportunities

Exposure to businesses, nonprofits, and individual clients

If you’re ready for a tax-focused opportunity where you can grow professionally, build real client relationships, and become an important part of a firm for the long term, we’d love to connect.