We are looking for an organized Tax Preparer to support a busy tax season in San Jose, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys producing accurate returns, managing multiple client files, and working with a range of entity types. The position focuses mainly on individual tax filings while also contributing to business and trust returns in a collaborative office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review primarily individual income tax returns with a high level of accuracy and consistency.<br>• Assist with tax filings for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, LLCs, and trusts as workload demands.<br>• Gather, organize, and assess client financial documents to ensure complete and compliant return preparation.<br>• Use tax preparation software to enter data, verify calculations, and finalize returns; training on UltraTax can be provided if needed.<br>• Work with bookkeeping records and financial reports, including information maintained in QuickBooks, to support return completion.<br>• Identify missing information, resolve discrepancies, and follow up promptly to keep filings on schedule.<br>• Maintain detailed workpapers and documentation that support completed tax returns and related calculations.
<p>We are looking for a Tax Accounting Manager - Public to join a public accounting team in Salinas, California. This role is suited for a tax specialist who can oversee return preparation, support client planning needs, and maintain high standards of accuracy across a range of tax engagements. The position requires a strong foundation in public tax accounting, sound judgment when working with sensitive financial data, and the ability to build trusted client relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and business tax filings, ensuring complete and accurate reporting in line with applicable standards and firm guidelines.</p><p>• Input and organize client financial records and tax documentation within tax software to support efficient and accurate return completion.</p><p>• Manage communications with federal, state, and local tax authorities to address notices, resolve questions, and follow up on client matters.</p><p>• Provide support across accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, and planning activities that contribute to broader client tax strategies.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax-efficient approaches related to business growth, wealth considerations, and entity structuring needs.</p><p>• Complete annual income tax provision work and assist with corporate tax return processes for a variety of client engagements.</p><p>• Protect confidential client and firm information by consistently following established privacy, documentation, and information-handling procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>