Tax Associate
Jacobson Lawrence & Co • La Verne, California • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Tax Associate
Job Description
Position Summary
We’re looking for a highly motivated Tax Associate to join our California tax team. In this role, you’ll assist with tax return preparation, compliance, and planning for a variety of clients, including corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll gain hands-on experience with California tax law and multistate tax issues while working alongside experienced CPAs and mentors.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare federal and California state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
- Assist in the preparation of tax extensions, estimated payments, and tax projections
- Conduct basic tax research on California and multistate issues using tools like CCH or BNA
- Support clients during IRS and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) audits or correspondence
- Maintain organized and accurate client documentation and workpapers
- Stay up to date on federal and California tax law changes
- Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Utilize tax preparation software (e.g., Lacerte) to process returns
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA-eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure in California
- Understanding of federal and California state tax regulations
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Preferred:
- Internship or 1+ year of experience in public accounting or tax preparation
- Familiarity with California tax issues (FTB, CDTFA, or multistate filings)
- Experience with tax software such as Lacerte
Salary Range28.85 - 32 USD
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $59,000–$86,000 per year (median ~$72,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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