Corporate Accountant Jobs in California
Corporate Accountant jobs in California are among the most actively recruited finance roles in the country, with strong demand in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services from entry-level staff accountants through senior and director-level positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the primary hiring centers, where anchor employers like Apple, Wells Fargo, and Walt Disney Company maintain large corporate finance teams. The most in-demand specialties in California are financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting under U.S. GAAP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and tax experience, be comfortable working independently, and enjoy building relationships with business owners.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of existing bookkeeping and accounting clients.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding their accounting, financial statements, and tax needs.
- Onboard new clients and establish accounting processes and procedures.
- Review bookkeeping work for accuracy and completeness.
- Review general ledgers, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
- Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.
- Provide guidance and support to bookkeeping staff.
- Prepare federal and state business tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065.
- Prepare tax workpapers and supporting schedules.
- Research tax questions and assist with tax planning as needed.
- Assist clients with accounting and tax questions and resolve issues as they arise.
- Identify opportunities to improve client accounting processes and financial reporting.
- Manage multiple clients and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and client service.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of accounting experience.
- Experience preparing 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 tax returns.
- Strong corporate and partnership tax knowledge.
- Experience with UltraTax CS.
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
- Experience working with multiple business clients, preferably in an accounting or tax firm.
- Experience reviewing bookkeeping work.
- Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge.
- Excellent communication and client-service skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional, personable, and comfortable communicating directly with business owners.
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of client relationships. Because this position will involve managing existing clients as well as bringing on new accounts, strong client-service and communication skills are essential.
This position will start part-time with the potential to grow into full-time.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys working directly with clients and wants a position with flexibility and the opportunity for long-term growth.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief description of your experience with business tax preparation, QuickBooks, UltraTax CS, and managing business clients.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate accountant jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited California or U.S. institution
- CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy preferred for senior roles
- Proficiency in enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards for public company environments
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling for variance analysis
Corporate Accountant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate accountant in California?
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard entry point for corporate accountant roles in California. Many employers, particularly in technology and financial services, prefer or require candidates who are working toward or have completed the CPA exam, administered through the California Board of Accountancy. While a CPA license is not always mandatory for staff-level roles, it becomes increasingly expected at the senior and manager level and distinguishes candidates in California's competitive market.
How much do corporate accountants make in California?
Corporate accountants in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate accountants in California?
Employers hiring corporate accountants in California right now include SmartStop Self Storage, Meta, and Sentry, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major entertainment studios, and large health systems means corporate accounting openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which California cities have the most corporate accountant jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine lead California for corporate accountant openings. The San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley draw heavily from the technology sector, where large public companies require deep financial reporting and technical accounting teams, while Los Angeles reflects demand from entertainment, media, and a dense cluster of regional headquarters across its sprawling metro.
Are there remote corporate accountant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most finance roles. About 29% of corporate accountant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting tasks are the most commonly performed remotely, though roles requiring close coordination with local operations or on-site audits tend to stay in-office.
How can I get hired as a corporate accountant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff accountant or accounting associate role, which California employers in technology, healthcare, and financial services hire for with limited experience. Large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, Chevron, and major public accounting firms that feed corporate teams run new-graduate programs and rotational finance programs. Completing even a portion of the CPA exam requirement through the California Board of Accountancy signals commitment and meaningfully improves candidacy for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to corporate accountant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to corporate accountant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to each one.
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