Staff Tax Accountant

Company overview:

Every return gets a second review before it goes out. Bookkeeping clients still drop off receipts in a shoebox now and then.

Job summary:

Oakland Bookkeeping serves business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Busy season runs January through April 15, with a second push in September and October. Hybrid: two days in the office in Fremont, the rest from home.

What you'll be doing:

• Research tax questions and write short memos on the conclusions
• Maintain organized workpapers in CCH Engagement or a similar system
• Assist with year-end tax planning projections
• Review K-1s and track basis for partners and shareholders

You'll need:

• Solid Excel skills
• Clear written communication for client emails and memos
• Organized with dozens of returns in progress at once
• Progress toward a CPA or EA license, or plans to sit
• Working knowledge of individual and pass-through entity taxation
• Experience with CCH Axcess, UltraTax, Lacerte or GoSystem

Pluses:

• Multi-state return experience

Compensation and benefits:

$81,000 to $98,000/year

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid sick leave
• Dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Professional development budget

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Oakland Bookkeeping.