Staff Tax Accountant – Tax & Audit

Job Description

Staff Tax Accountant | Jobot

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a well-established public accounting firm, located in the Financial District of San Francisco. The company provides a full range of audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. This role is a key opportunity to gain hands-on experience across tax and audit functions, offering broad exposure early in your career and a clear path for advancement within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person San Francisco, CA
• Pay: $80000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Reports to senior team members in a collaborative environment
• Mission: Support tax preparation and assist with audit and accounting engagements to deliver tailored financial solutions for clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust income tax returns.
• Audit Support: Assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Compliance: Support tax compliance and preparation engagements across a variety of clients.
• Engagement Management: Work on multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams and communicate effectively with clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business (with an emphasis in Accounting).
• Experience: Understanding of tax and/or audit principles gained through academic study or prior roles.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Bonus: CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.