Tax Preparer

FACT Professional Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License fee reimbursement (EA/CPA) and

Continued education support

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

FACT Professional Inc. in the San Fernando Valley invites a Tax Preparer to join our Tax Department.

This full-time, in-office position is based at our Canoga Park office and focuses on federal and state returns for individuals and businesses, with opportunities to handle more complex work as you build technical skills. You will work closely with the Head of Tax and Tax Accountants, stay current with changes in tax laws, maintain client confidentiality, and ensure returns meet internal quality

Qualifications

• 1–3 tax seasons of recent preparation experience in public accounting.
• Working knowledge of federal and California tax law.
• Experience preparing individual returns, including Schedules C, D, and E.
• Experience preparing business returns, including Forms 1120-S and 1065.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state returns and extensions for individuals and businesses.
• Enter client data into tax software from source documents, financial statements, QuickBooks reports, and prior-year returns.
• Prepare workpapers and perform basic reconciliations and prior-year comparisons.
• Track open items and flag unusual items for review.
• Ensure returns meet internal quality standards before review.
• Respond to review notes and keep preparation status up to date.
• Work closely with the Head of Tax and Tax Accountants on client engagements.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

ProSeries

QuickBooks

Job description

About The Role

FACT Professional Inc. is a full-service CPA firm in the San Fernando Valley providing tax, accounting, payroll, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. Our team defines success through exceptional client service, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to adapt to evolving technology. We're looking for a Tax Preparer to join our Tax Department.

FACT Professional Inc. is a full-service CPA firm in the San Fernando Valley providing tax, accounting, payroll, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. Our team defines success through exceptional client service, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to adapt to evolving technology. We're looking for a Tax Preparer to join our Tax Department.

This role is a good fit for someone with a few tax seasons of preparation experience who wants to build their technical skills and take on more complex work. This is a full-time, in-office position at our Canoga Park office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state returns and extensions for individuals and businesses
• Enter client data into tax software from source documents, financial statements, QuickBooks reports, and prior-year returns
• Prepare workpapers and perform basic reconciliations and prior-year comparisons
• Track open items and flag unusual items for review
• Ensure returns meet internal quality standards before review
• Respond to review notes and keep preparation status up to date
• Work closely with the Head of Tax and Tax Accountants on client engagements
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 tax seasons of recent preparation experience in public accounting
• Working knowledge of federal and California tax law
• Experience preparing individual returns, including Schedules C, D, and E
• Experience preparing business returns, including Forms 1120-S and 1065
• Proven ability to prepare accurate returns with minimal review notes
• Experience with multi-state filings is a plus
• Active PTIN
• CTEC registration, or willingness to complete it within the first 6 months
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ProSeries and QuickBooks is a plus
• Clear verbal and written communication

Why FACT

• Opportunities to grow with the firm as you build experience and take on more complex work
• Hands-on training from experienced Tax Accountants and our Head of Tax
• Reimbursement of EA and CPA license fees and continuing education
• A year-round, permanent position, not a seasonal role
• A varied client base of entrepreneurs, established businesses, nonprofits, professionals, and families
• A collaborative team from diverse backgrounds
• Monthly FACT Social Fridays with activities such as games, movie nights, and creative projects, plus an annual company retreat

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $28 to $32 per hour, depending on experience
• Bonus on eligible billable work
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan