Description We are looking for a highly organized Tax Preparer to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, handling complex client engagements while advancing your skills. The role includes limited hybrid remote work opportunities, prioritizing in-office collaboration. Responsibilities: • Prepare accounting books, financial statements, and support business management services, including compiling financial reports. • Handle corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns, while addressing and resolving tax-related disputes. • Assist with tax compliance and planning assignments, including managing tax projection processes for clients. • Process payroll services for clients, recording payroll transactions and filing payroll tax returns. • Conduct tax and accounting research using various industry resources and tools. • Provide assistance to senior tax and accounting staff on a variety of client engagements. • Draft financial statements and accompanying notes for simple compilation or review assignments. • Perform other assigned tax and accounting duties as needed to support client needs. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an equivalent field, with a minimum of 150 credit hours, including 30 upper-division accounting credits. • At least 3 years of proven experience in public accounting, with a focus on tax preparation. • Advanced proficiency in tax preparation systems such as UltraTax and accounting software like QuickBooks. • Strong knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, and familiarity with other Office applications. • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail. • Outstanding communication and client service abilities, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships. • Progress toward obtaining relevant certifications, such as CPA or equivalent, is highly desirable. • A Master’s Degree in Taxation is considered a significant advantage. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .