Senior Tax Associate

Gilbert CPAs

Senior Tax Associate at Gilbert CPAs preparing income tax returns and providing tax services to a diverse client base in Sacramento. Requires CPA or candidate with solid public accounting experience.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist managers and partners with tax services including planning, research, and compliance.
Prepare income tax returns for various entities and individuals.
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced tax and accounting concepts when providing tax planning or tax preparation services.
Recognize potential problem areas in projects/returns and discuss them with appropriate team members.
Demonstrate a general understanding of the client's business to identify relevant tax issues.
Suggests client tax planning ideas to a manager or partners.
Interact with clients on tax return information, deadlines, and other compliance matters.
Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
Prepare correspondence with IRS and state tax authorities.
Develops and expands technical capabilities that require special training, experience, or knowledge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA or CPA candidate with 2-5 years of experience in public accounting.
Bachelor's degree required.
Must possess technical tax knowledge related to C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals, accounting methods, property transactions, and tax research
Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Provides superior customer service.
Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Must possess excellent project management and analytical skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401K with company match
paid life insurance and long-term disability
generous paid time off
ten days paid holiday
training budget for professional development and professional licensure.

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax planningtax preparationincome tax returnstax researchaccounting methodsproperty transactionsC CorporationsS CorporationsPartnerships

Soft Skills

client relationship developmentcustomer serviceinterpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationproject managementanalytical skills

Certifications

CPABachelor's degree