Associate Tax Accountant

Job Description

Associate Tax Accountant | Johanson & Yau

The Tone:
This is an early-career, hybrid role at Johanson & Yau, located in Campbell, CA. Johanson & Yau is a full-service public accounting firm that provides tax, assurance, client accounting, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. This position is a significant opportunity to build a career in public accounting, gaining hands-on experience with diverse clients while developing a strong understanding of tax laws in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, non-exempt
• Location: Hybrid Campbell, CA
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Tax team, reporting to experienced tax professionals
• Mission: Assist with tax return preparation and develop knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Tech Stack: Tax, accounting, and workflow software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Prepare individual and business tax returns and related financial statements under guidance.
• Develop: Develop a working knowledge of federal and state tax concepts, regulations, laws, and filing requirements.
• Organize: Review and organize client financial information, including various tax statements and documentation.
• Document: Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized workpapers, calculations, and supporting documentation for review.
• Research: Research basic tax matters using available technical resources and assist with federal and state tax notices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline.
• Experience: 1–2 years of public accounting or related tax experience is preferred, including relevant tax or public accounting internship experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, curiosity and willingness to learn, ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and sound judgment with confidential information.
• Bonus: Meets or is working toward the educational requirements necessary to sit for the CPA exam, with an interest in pursuing CPA licensure.