Top Tax Accountant Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Supports U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provisions, estimated payments, technical research, audits, SOX controls, and tax account reconciliations in NetSuite. Partners with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, auditors, regulators, and external tax advisors. Researches tax law, documents tax positions, evaluates entity and transaction impacts, and improves high-volume tax processes through automation and data analysis.

Provide senior-level tax support including compliance, planning, provisions (ASC 740/FIN 48/SFAS 123R), SEC and statutory reporting, SOX 404 compliance, tax return preparation, deferred tax analyses, state apportionment, M&A tax evaluation, and audit/tax agency responses.

Prepare and coordinate global indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, gross receipts, and property tax. Reconcile transfer pricing calculations, support tax documentation and disclosures, maintain tax compliance calendars and internal controls, respond to tax authority inquiries, research tax law changes, and improve tax processes through automation. The role also involves collaborating with external advisors and supporting cross-functional tax projects.

The Sales Tax Accountant prepares and submits sales tax filings, monitors clients' tax collection variances, resolves issues with tax authorities, and assists with client projects, while maintaining accurate communication and documentation for clients.

Provide tax planning and technical review for closely held businesses; collaborate with partners, clients, and senior accountants to identify, research, and resolve complex tax issues; manage client tax projects and deadlines; communicate recommendations and foster client relationships.

Manage and complete tax engagements with minimal supervision; supervise and mentor staff; perform engagement reviews, client-facing communication, tax research, and reporting; improve team profitability and efficiency; pursue CPA licensure if not held; work evenings/weekends and travel domestically as needed.

Own partnership tax compliance for a portfolio of private funds: prepare and review Form 1065, Schedule K-1s, complex allocations, book-to-tax adjustments, capital account maintenance, manage filing calendars and K-1 delivery, research partnership tax issues, coordinate with accounting/auditors, and mentor associates.

Prepare and file routine non-income tax returns (sales/use, property), reconcile tax data to the general ledger, research basic taxability questions, support audits and notices, maintain tax compliance calendars and documentation, and use tax systems to streamline processes and ensure timely payments and filings.

Manage tax engagements with minimal supervision, perform engagement reviews, supervise and mentor staff, conduct tax research and reporting, strengthen client relationships, improve team profitability, meet firm deadlines, and work toward CPA licensure. Available for evenings/weekends and domestic travel as needed.

The Tax Accountant is responsible for tax preparation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing tax planning support to clients.

The Senior Tax Accountant prepares income tax returns, conducts research on tax laws, advises on tax strategies, communicates with agencies, and maintains accurate tax records.