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Sr. Tax Accountant
<p>Our CPA client in Walnut Creek is seeking an interim Sr. Tax Analyst for the 2025 tax season. This role will involve preparing and reviewing tax returns for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and fiduciaries. The position will run from mid-February through mid-April and requires a strong understanding of pre-2018 tax regulations, with familiarity in tax changes post-2018 considered a plus. Ideally you will work onsite in Walnut Creek, but the client is open to a hybrid work schedule, with the caveat that the work is paper-based. Pay is expected to be $65-$75/hr. DOE</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries</p><p>• Collaborate closely with two CPAs to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax filings</p><p>• Analyze and handle tax-free exchanges, real estate transactions, and depreciation recaps</p><p>• Apply in-depth knowledge of pre-2018 tax regulations to support compliance and planning efforts</p><p>• Utilize familiarity with 2018 tax changes and Section 199A provisions to optimize tax strategies</p><p>• Conduct thorough evaluations of trust and estate tax filings, ensuring meticulous attention to detail</p><p>• Provide expert tax preparation services across various client profiles, maintaining high standards of accuracy</p><p>• Stay updated on evolving tax laws and regulations to deliver informed guidance</p><p>• Support clients with complex tax issues, offering tailored solutions to meet their needs</p>
<p>• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting</p><p>• Proficiency in fiduciary, trust, and estate tax processes</p><p>• Strong expertise in individual and partnership tax preparation</p><p>• Advanced knowledge of corporate tax regulations and compliance</p><p>• Familiarity with tax-free exchanges and real estate transactions</p><p>• Solid understanding of depreciation recaps and related calculations</p><p>• Exposure to 2018 tax law changes, with knowledge of Section 199A considered a significant advantage</p><p>• Active or inactive CPA designation preferred</p>
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  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 65.00 - 75.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our CPA client in Walnut Creek is seeking an interim Sr. Tax Analyst for the 2025 tax season. This role will involve preparing and reviewing tax returns for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and fiduciaries. The position will run from mid-February through mid-April and requires a strong understanding of pre-2018 tax regulations, with familiarity in tax changes post-2018 considered a plus. Ideally you will work onsite in Walnut Creek, but the client is open to a hybrid work schedule, with the caveat that the work is paper-based. Pay is expected to be $65-$75/hr. DOE</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries</p><p>• Collaborate closely with two CPAs to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax filings</p><p>• Analyze and handle tax-free exchanges, real estate transactions, and depreciation recaps</p><p>• Apply in-depth knowledge of pre-2018 tax regulations to support compliance and planning efforts</p><p>• Utilize familiarity with 2018 tax changes and Section 199A provisions to optimize tax strategies</p><p>• Conduct thorough evaluations of trust and estate tax filings, ensuring meticulous attention to detail</p><p>• Provide expert tax preparation services across various client profiles, maintaining high standards of accuracy</p><p>• Stay updated on evolving tax laws and regulations to deliver informed guidance</p><p>• Support clients with complex tax issues, offering tailored solutions to meet their needs</p>
  • 2025-10-10T22:14:09Z

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