Tax Preparer

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Tax Preparer for a direct hire, on-site opportunity in the Thousand Oaks, CA area. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys year-round tax, accounting, and client service work, not just seasonal tax preparation. This is a small, established, and growing professional services office with a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on mentorship and professional development. The firm serves a diverse client base and provides income tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting support, business consulting, forensic accounting support, and financial reporting services. The workload is balanced between approximately 50% tax services and 50% bookkeeping, accounting, consulting, and related client projects. Candidates who enjoy variety, accuracy, client interaction, and a technology-driven paperless environment will find this to be a strong long-term career opportunity with manageable workload expectations and moderate overtime. Key Responsibilities Prepare individual and business tax returns accurately and in compliance with applicable tax regulations. Review client financial records, tax documents, schedules, and supporting information for completeness and accuracy. Prepare governmental filings, tax reports, and related client documentation. Communicate professionally with clients regarding tax matters, missing information, planning items, and documentation requests. Assist with tax planning, year-end projections, and period-end accounting close procedures. Maintain organized electronic client files and support additional accounting, bookkeeping, consulting, and special projects as needed. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity. Compensation: $40 to $45.00 per hour. On-site position. Year-round tax and accounting role, not seasonal only. Candidates must reside within 20 miles of Westlake Village, CA. Manageable workload with moderate overtime expectations. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans Know Your Rights poster is available here: Pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services