About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant for their Concord, CA office. This role is ideal for candidates with 0–2 years of tax and/or audit experience who are pursuing a CPA track or have completed the 150-semester unit requirement. You will gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns, assisting with audits and reviews, researching technical tax/accounting issues, and preparing financial statements — all with mentorship from experienced partners and managers.

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare individual, fiduciary, partnership, not-for-profit, and corporate income tax returns under supervision
• Create tax projections and help clients estimate quarterly tax payments
• Research tax and accounting issues and clearly communicate analyses and recommendations
• Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures and assist in preparing financial statements
• Support client engagements across taxation, advisory, compliance, audit, and accounting services

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Working toward or have met the 150-semester unit requirement for CPA licensure (or grandfathered equivalent); CPA license is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Professional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and adaptable to change

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid work model — requires in-office attendance four days per week
• State-of-the-art equipment and regular firm events to foster team connection and professional development
• Mentorship from partners and managers with opportunities to work across diverse client types, including funds, private equity, real estate, and high-net-worth individuals

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $96,816 per year (estimated)
• Competitive benefits package (medical, retirement, paid time off) — specific offerings provided by the confidential client

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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