Tax Accountant
AuditFriendly Careers • Sacramento, California • Full Time • $72,000–$95,000 / year
Posted on Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Primary responsibilities:
- Compute taxes owed by following the tax code.
- Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for small businesses.
- Help taxpayers by using their federal, state, and local codes and see to it that clients receive the maximum benefit permitted under the law of the government.
- Uncover potential deductions and credits.
- Advise against potential tax liabilities.
- Ensure clients do not pay unnecessary taxes.
- Review and/or prepare financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures.
- Consult with clients to get a thorough picture of their financial situation.
- Verify totals on past forms for accuracy.
- Consult tax law handbooks for particularly difficult tax returns.
- Recommend additional products and services when applicable and appropriate.
- Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software.
- Ensure a copy of the completed return is provided to the customer.
- Must be able to pass a full background check
- Must have current and valid PTIN and CTEC
- Must have the ability to complete a tax return from intake to client delivery with minimal supervision
- Must have recent experience completing 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065 with all schedules
- Must generally be a cool, chill person who enjoys a non-traditional work environment
- Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with others in a team-based environment
- Must be willing to sign and abide by both our company's Non-Disclosure Agreement.
- Must not be allergic to swearing (the bosses have a mouth on them - *not swearing at employees - just general swearing).
- Accounting Degree or several years of tax preparation experience
- Experience with other accounting functions related to bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and other business accounting tasks
- Licensed Tax Preparer by IRS and CTEC, Enrolled Agent or CPA licensed in CA, in good standing, with no prior or pending sanctions or litigation.
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