Tax Consultant Jobs in California
Tax Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate tax, state and local tax (SALT), and high-net-worth individual advisory, with openings at every level from entry-level associate through senior manager and director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers maintain large California practices alongside major technology and entertainment companies running in-house tax teams. Demand is especially strong for professionals with California SALT expertise, federal corporate compliance experience, and familiarity with multi-state apportionment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Clarity Tax Relief is a tax resolution firm in Santa Ana. We publish our fees, quote in writing before anyone pays, and never promise an outcome we can't back up. We're hiring a sales consultant to take the first conversation with people who have an IRS or state tax problem and help them decide whether we're the right fit.
What you'll do
- Work inbound leads from our website, radio, and paid channels, and call them back fast
- Listen first, understand the notice or balance they're facing, and explain how an investigation works
- Set expectations honestly, including when we're not the right fit
- Enroll clients into the investigation phase and hand a clean file to the case team
- Log every call and disposition in the CRM
What we're looking for
- Two or more years of phone sales or consultative sales; financial services or tax a plus
- Comfortable with compliance rules and happy to follow a script where it matters
- Competitive, organized, and good at follow-up
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus
Full-time, in office, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Base pay $16.90 per hour plus commission. Clarity Tax Relief is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: From $16.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax consultant jobs across California.
- Holds or is eligible for California CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in federal and California state corporate or individual tax compliance
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and multi-state tax returns
- Familiarity with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or OneSource
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for corporate roles
Tax Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax consultant in California?
Most tax consultant roles in California require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and progress toward or completion of the California CPA license, issued by the California Board of Accountancy. Candidates typically sit for the Uniform CPA Examination and meet California's education and experience requirements before licensure. Some employers hire candidates who are CPA-eligible and working toward licensure, particularly at the associate level.
How much do tax consultants make in California?
Tax consultants in California earn a median of about $70,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,910 for the lowest 10% to over $104,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax consultants in California?
Employers hiring tax consultants in California right now include Deloitte, Baker Tilly Canada, and Stripe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's large technology sector and entertainment industry also generate significant in-house tax consultant demand alongside the major public accounting firms.
Which California cities have the most tax consultant jobs?
San Francisco, Irvine, and Anaheim have the most tax consultant openings in California. Los Angeles draws hiring through its entertainment, real estate, and media industries, San Francisco and San Jose are driven by the concentration of technology company headquarters requiring in-house and advisory tax expertise, and the presence of all major public accounting firms across these metros keeps demand consistently high.
Are there remote tax consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of tax consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of tax work. Compliance, research, and advisory functions are the most consistently offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles involving client-facing work or team leadership more often require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or staff tax role at one of the large public accounting firms operating in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Jose, many of which run structured new-graduate programs that hire directly from California university accounting programs. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as bookkeeper, accounting analyst, or financial analyst also move into tax consultant positions. Pursuing CPA exam eligibility and completing coursework that meets California's education requirements gives candidates a clear edge at the associate level.
Where can I find and apply to tax consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to tax consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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