Tax Accountant

Job Summary AppleOne is currently recruiting for an experienced Tax Accountant with strong tax review expertise to support a diverse client base across individual, partnership, corporate, and S corporation tax engagements. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a CPA with public accounting experience who enjoys technical tax review, client service, staff mentorship, and quality-focused work. This role offers the opportunity to join a professional, collaborative environment where accuracy, leadership, and client relationships are valued. The Tax Accountant will work closely with staff accountants, managers, and partners while contributing to a positive team culture, efficient tax processes, and continued professional growth. Key Responsibilities Review complex federal and state tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Evaluate supporting workpapers, documentation, basis calculations, deductions, credits, and tax positions to ensure proper treatment. Research federal and California tax matters and provide guidance on complex tax issues, planning opportunities, and compliance requirements. Communicate review comments, recommendations, and tax planning opportunities to staff, managers, partners, and clients in a clear and professional manner. Assist with IRS, Franchise Tax Board, and other state tax notices, client questions, and technical follow-up. Mentor tax preparers and staff accountants while supporting quality control, workflow improvements, and consistent tax preparation standards. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $80,000 to $150,000 per year. Job type: Direct hire. For more information on this opportunity and a confidential conversation, please contact Mike Marmolejo at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email your resume to m m a r m o l e j o @ a p p l e o n e . com Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k 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