Job Summary

We are seeking a Bilingual Spanish Tax Preparer for a direct hire, year-round opportunity in Lake Forest, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional who enjoys preparing accurate individual and small business returns, reviewing the work of others, supporting clients, and helping junior team members grow.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants stability beyond tax season, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to a collaborative accounting and tax environment. The team values accuracy, client service, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, with supportive leadership and opportunities to grow into a higher-level or supervisory role over time.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate federal and state individual and small business tax returns, including 1040, 1120, and 1065 filings.
- Review tax returns prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
- Identify deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities for clients.
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding tax documents, filing requirements, and tax situations.
- E-file returns, manage follow-ups, and ensure client documentation is complete and accurate.
- Train, teach, and support junior staff or interns while helping improve internal tax preparation processes.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $52,000 to $66,560 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- Bonus potential during peak season.
- Ongoing training and professional development.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.