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Tax Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Auburn, CAContract / TemporarySeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Auburn, CA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Tax Accountant will support individuals by preparing and reviewing personal income tax returns, interpreting tax information, and guiding clients through filing with professionalism. The role demands strong technical tax knowledge, careful review, effective client communication, and efficient management of multiple engagements during busy tax periods.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lacerte Tax SoftwareIndividual Income Tax PrinciplesAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTax Preparation Platforms

Qualifications

Experience Preparing Individual Tax ReturnsLegal Authorization to Work in United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We are looking for a Tax Accountant to support individuals with accurate and timely income tax filing. This position is ideal for someone who is confident interpreting personal tax information, preparing returns, and guiding clients through the filing process with professionalism. The role requires strong technical knowledge, careful review practices, and the ability to work efficiently during busy tax periods.

For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review individual income tax returns while ensuring compliance with current federal and state tax regulations.

  • Gather, organize, and evaluate client financial documents to complete filings accurately and on schedule.

  • Communicate with clients to clarify tax information, resolve discrepancies, and explain filing outcomes in a clear manner.

  • Identify applicable deductions, credits, and tax positions based on each client's financial situation.

  • Use Lacerte Tax Software to complete return preparation, perform calculations, and maintain organized tax records.

  • Monitor deadlines and manage multiple client engagements effectively during peak filing periods.

  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information and follow high standards in all client interactions.

Requirements • Experience preparing individual tax returns in a tax, accounting, or consulting environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of individual income tax principles, forms, and filing requirements.

  • Proficiency with Lacerte Tax Software or similar tax preparation platforms.

  • Ability to review financial information carefully and detect errors or missing documentation.

  • Effective communication skills for working directly with clients and explaining tax-related matters.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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