Experienced Tax Staff Accountant - San Jose, CA

Company: Wheeler Accountants LLP
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 1, 2025

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Experienced Tax Staff Accountant Position Available at Wheeler Accountants LLP

Advancement and opportunity await at Wheeler Accountants! Wheeler offers a fast-paced and exciting work environment with excellent opportunities for both personal and career growth. Wheeler is seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to join our team of growing professionals during this exciting growth phase in our firm. Potential candidates must be dedicated to a rewarding and successful career in public accounting and be focused on personal and professional growth.


About Wheeler:
We're not your typical CPA firm. Yes, we provide tax, attestation, consulting, and client accounting services to a wide range of clients- but we do it differently. We've got the dynamic culture of a startup, with the stability and reputation of a five-decade old firm. We're creative. We're problem solvers. We're calculated risk takers. We believe in having a healthy life-work balance, giving back to our community, and having fun. Consistently named a "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" by Accounting Today, we strive to create a unique and rewarding environment for all of our employees.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:
A passion for public accounting
A strong sense of confidence in one's own abilities and a drive to learn.
Be eager to put in the time it takes to achieve rapid professional growth.
A proven track record of hard work and success - whether in work or other activities
Experience juggling multiple complex projects and providing timely deliverables.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Recognize the opportunity to be part of a growing firm.
Keep the "big picture" view in mind at all times.

Position Requirements:
Desire for a career in public accounting
CPA License - EA preferred or passing grades on all four parts of the CPA Exam.
Applicants are expected to pass the Exam within two years at Wheeler.
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent, Master's in Taxation is a plus
Ideally 1-3 years' experience or equivalent in tax preparation at a public accounting firm.
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to learn direct client contact with a mind on keeping clients satisfied.

Benefits:
Competitive Bay Area salary, Salary range: $74,000.00 to $90,000.00. The pay range reflects the San Francisco Bay Area. Compensation will be adjusted for each candidate based on their geographic location

Medical and Flex spending benefits
401(k) with employer match
22 paid holidays + PTO
Flexible work schedule

Locations:
San Jose, California

Wheeler Accountants, LLP is a full-service accounting firm providing tax, accounting, attest and business advisory services. We are a top-rated firm located in San Jose, California. We are as committed to our staff as we are to our clients. We take culture seriously - recognized by Accounting Today as one of the Best CPA Firm to Work For several years. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including later options to work Hybrid or Remote, because we understand our professionals can manage work best when given the freedom to balance and enjoy life outside of an office.

If you believe that your experience and work expectations align with our commitment to our employees, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make a change? Apply today... .

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