Tax Associate | 2026

CBIZ Inc

Bakersfield, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Financial Audit, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Regulations, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
12 days ago

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

  • Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients
  • Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, general tax regulation, general quality control auditing standards, technology implementation procedures, etc. relative to individual client assignments
  • Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested
  • Strive to attain charge hour goals
  • Practice in early practice development activities such as: memberships in qualified organizations capable of referring potential engagements
  • Execute administrative duties as assigned
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
  • CPA eligible; desire to obtain certification is required
  • Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations
  • Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

  • Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients
  • Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, general tax regulation, general quality control auditing standards, technology implementation procedures, etc. relative to individual client assignments
  • Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested
  • Strive to attain charge hour goals
  • Practice in early practice development activities such as: memberships in qualified organizations capable of referring potential engagements
  • Execute administrative duties as assigned
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
  • CPA eligible; desire to obtain certification is required
  • Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations
  • Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

About the Company

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CBIZ Inc