Are you a skilled CPA who’s passionate about tax, bookkeeping, and helping small businesses thrive? Do you enjoy mentoring others, improving systems, and shaping the future of a firm? We’re a growing tax and accounting practice in California seeking a Senior Tax & Accounting Manager to join our team and help us elevate our services to the next level.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re not just looking for someone to “fill a role”—we’re looking for a professional who wants to build a long-term career with us. This is your chance to have a direct impact on how our firm runs, while also guiding clients through some of their most important financial decisions. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values integrity, learning, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

Provide accurate and timely bookkeeping for individuals and small businesses.

Manage tax resolution cases (offers in compromise, installment agreements, and IRS/state communication).

Prepare and review individual and business tax returns in full compliance with IRS and state regulations.

Review and sign off on all tax returns completed by preparers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Assist with audits and respond to IRS or state tax notices.

Write and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tax prep, client onboarding, and document handling.

Train and mentor tax preparers and admin staff in accounting processes, tax software, and compliance practices.

Partner with leadership to improve internal systems, workflows, and client service quality.

Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and team support.

Help grow and shape the firm’s service offerings and operations with a long-term mindset.

What We’re Looking For

Active CPA license in California (or eligible for reciprocity).

Minimum 3 years of experience in tax, bookkeeping, and/or public accounting.

Strong working knowledge of tax preparation, tax resolution strategies, and accounting principles.

Experience reviewing tax returns prepared by others.

Prior experience creating SOPs or process documents.

Proficiency with QuickBooks, Drake Software, and other accounting/tax platforms.

Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills.

Able to lead and collaborate with a small support team.

Committed to helping grow a firm and building long-term success.

Bilingual in Spanish is a MUST!!

What We Offer

Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth.

A collaborative, supportive workplace where your voice matters.

Professional development opportunities to expand your expertise.

The chance to help shape a firm’s future while building your own.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your experience, leadership, and ideas will make a true impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and grow with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

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.