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Company Description Sousa and Company CPAs, LLP is a growing public accounting firm and one of the five largest firms in California’s Central Valley. The firm provides accurate, knowledgeable tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals across multiple industries. With deep expertise in tax regulations and accounting principles, Sousa CPAs helps clients maximize profits, plan for expansion, and navigate complex financial situations. Teams across Visalia, Fresno, Chowchilla, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria tailor services to each client’s needs, focusing on measurable benefits such as saving time, money, and resources. The firm is committed to long-term client relationships built on trust, quality advice, and a clear focus on clients’ best interests.
Role Description The Senior Tax Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Fresno, CA. This role is responsible for managing complex tax engagements, including preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. The Senior Tax Accountant will research and interpret tax laws, identify tax planning opportunities, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing workpapers, collaborating on financial statement preparation related to tax provisions, and responding to tax notices and inquiries. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, contributing to process improvements, communicating directly with clients, and supporting year-round tax planning and advisory services.
Qualifications
- Strong tax expertise, including Tax, Tax Preparation, and Tax Compliance skills for individuals and business entities.
- Solid Accounting and Financial Statements skills to support accurate reporting and tax-related financial analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license or eligibility strongly preferred.
- Progressive experience in public accounting with a focus on tax, ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity.
- Proficiency with tax and accounting software, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high professional and ethical standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Public accounting: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fresno, CA 93730 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fresno, CA 93730: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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- Jobot10
- Intuit10
- EY8
- Wipfli7
- JCCS6
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- Technology & Software8
- Accounting & Auditing7
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, Lacerte, or UltraTax
- Experience preparing federal and state corporate or individual tax returns
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 and deferred tax accounting for corporate roles
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Tips for Your Tax Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each filing season
Highlight specific tax forms you've prepared, such as 1120, 1065, or 1040, and quantify the volume you handled in a season. Recruiters at public accounting firms scan for form experience before anything else on a tax accountant resume.
Lead with your CPA status clearly
If you're CPA-licensed, put it directly after your name in the header. If you're a CPA candidate, list your exam progress by section. Ambiguity here costs you callbacks, because many tax roles screen on certification status before reading further.
Filter openings by tax software proficiency
Most listings specify a platform, whether GoSystem, Thomson Reuters UltraTax, Lacerte, or CCH Axcess. Search for roles that match the software you know best, because onboarding time tied to retraining is a real objection hiring managers raise.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical tax law questions upfront
Interviewers at corporate and public accounting firms routinely ask scenario-based questions on deferred tax accounting, ASC 740, or recent code changes. Review the most recent tax legislation before any interview so your answers reflect current law, not outdated rules.
Negotiate start dates around busy seasons
If you're mid-search in the fourth quarter or early January, flag your availability relative to filing deadlines. Firms filling a tax accountant role in January expect someone ready before the March crunch, and proactively addressing your timeline removes a common late-stage hesitation.
Tax Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax accountants?
The companies hiring the most tax accountants right now include Jobot, Intuit, and EY, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at public accounting firms during filing season and at large corporations ahead of quarterly close periods.
How many tax accountant jobs are remote?
About 53% of tax accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in individual and small-business tax preparation roles compared to corporate in-house positions, which more often require on-site presence during quarterly reporting cycles.
How do you become a tax accountant?
Earn a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pass the CPA exam, which requires meeting your state board's credit-hour requirement, typically including specific accounting and business courses. Build experience preparing returns during internships or staff roles at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department. Specialized knowledge in a tax area, such as corporate, partnership, or international tax, strengthens your long-term career path.
Can you get hired as a tax accountant with little experience?
Yes, entry-level tax accountant roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, particularly at public accounting firms that hire new graduates each fall for the upcoming filing season. Demonstrating hands-on exposure through internships, volunteer tax preparation programs, or relevant coursework in tax law and accounting software closes much of the experience gap hiring managers expect at the staff level.
What does the tax accountant interview process look like?
Most tax accountant interview processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and a team lead or senior accountant. You'll likely face technical questions on return preparation, tax code application, or software proficiency, and sometimes a brief case study or review of a sample tax scenario to assess your analytical approach and accuracy under a realistic work condition.
Where can I find and apply to tax accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to tax accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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