Tax Staff - 2026 (NorCal) at Moss Adams

Walnut Creek, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Results Focus, Customer Service, Creative Problem Solving, Research Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Organization Skills, Adaptability, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Accounting

Description

At Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly), we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you will work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you will have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges. We provide the world’s most innovative companies with specialized accounting, consulting, and wealth management services to help them embrace emerging opportunity. At Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly), where you take your career is up to you. Here, you will be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence, and inspired perspectives. That’s why we offer opportunities to build your skills and plan your personalized career path in a supportive environment, including paid vacation, continued education reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan—plus a whole lot more. Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly) is currently seeking entry-level Tax Staff. Tax Staff are primarily responsible for preparing tax returns, including supporting work papers for various types of returns such as individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, non-profits, etc. Tax Staff also research and consult on various tax projects; respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities, prepare extensions and quarterly estimates, and conduct other projects as assigned. Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly) exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus. Qualifications: Please note: You must attach your resume and unofficial transcripts to your online application to be considered. Required Qualifications: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly) will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT) Must have a bachelor’s degree, with a preference for accounting majors Must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon hire Ability to commute as needed throughout the region; to include Moss Adams' (now Baker Tilly) offices Ability to travel to client locations, including overnight stays, with travel expectations varying by department and location Seasonal flexibility to work overtime or additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed Preferred Qualifications: Major in Accounting or coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable Master of Tax or JD/LLM preferred Reside within a commutable distance to a Moss Adams (now Baker Tilly) office and be willing to work on-site on a regular basis Excellent customer service skills: Ability to understand own and others' emotions to achieve desired goals Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in a professional setting Work effectively both as part of a team and independently Highly motivated and embrace challenges as an opportunity to grow Quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including the use of software, systems, and technology Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com. Certain jurisdictions in the United States require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. This is the typical range of pay for the position. Actual compensation may depend on factors such as qualifications, work experience, skills, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.

Responsibilities

Tax Staff are primarily responsible for preparing tax returns and supporting work papers for various types of returns. They also research and consult on tax projects and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities.