Tax Accountant

AppleOne; Santa Ynez (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Santa Ynez, CA is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant for a temp-to-hire position. The role targets a detail-oriented tax professional with 3–5 years of tax accounting or public accounting experience.

The position involves preparing and reviewing tax returns, supporting planning efforts, and researching tax regulations, serving a diverse client base in an established accounting and auditing environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.
• Support tax planning, compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Research tax regulations and apply findings to client tax matters.
• Manage multiple client accounts, deadlines, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other business entities.
• Support tax planning strategies and identify opportunities to help clients manage tax liabilities.
• Research complex tax matters and interpret applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Review financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation for tax preparation and compliance.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax-related issues.
• Maintain accurate tax records while collaborating with accounting professionals to support client engagements and department goals.

Skills

Tax accounting

Public accounting

Excel

Tax regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or EA certification (preferred)

Tools

Tax preparation software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Santa Ynez, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who is ready to grow within an established accounting and auditing services environment.

The Tax Accountant will prepare and review individual and business tax returns, support tax planning efforts, research tax regulations, and provide responsive service to a diverse client base. This opportunity offers a collaborative professional setting, supportive leadership, and the chance to continue building technical tax expertise while working with clients across a variety of tax situations.

Candidates who enjoy accuracy, client service, deadlines, and problem-solving will find this role to be a strong fit. The work environment values teamwork, professional development, high-quality service, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other business entities.
• Support tax planning strategies and identify opportunities to help clients manage tax liabilities.
• Research complex tax matters and interpret applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Review financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documentation for tax preparation and compliance.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax-related issues.
• Maintain accurate tax records while collaborating with accounting professionals to support client engagements and department goals.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Santa Ynez, CA.
• Opportunity for professional growth within an established accounting and auditing services environment.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for continued professional development.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.
• Support tax planning, compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Research tax regulations and apply findings to client tax matters.
• Manage multiple client accounts, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• 3 to 5 years of tax accounting or public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and tax preparation software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or EA certification is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting a diverse client base, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other business entities.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.