January 2027 Tax Associate

Frank Rimerman and Co LLP•San Jose, CA

8h•$85,000 - $97,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is seeking driven, passionate, and collaborative individuals to join our sophisticated and growing tax practice. This position will be based from our San Francisco or San Jose office with the expectation to be in-person three days per week. The group start date will be in early January 2027. You will work closely with our Managers and Partners to provide innovative tax solutions for our unique and diverse client base, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, pre-IPO entities, and publicly traded companies in a variety of industries. Our environment enables you to interact directly with these high caliber clients and gain insight into what is up and coming in Silicon Valley. As an Associate you will develop the technical, professional, leadership and interpersonal skills that will help you establish a successful career.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
Final graduation date between July 2026 and December 2026
Educational requirements for California CPA licensure completed prior to start date
Minimum overall GPA of 3.2, with a higher major GPA preferred. Accounting courses must be completed for a letter grade
Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The position may require participation in offsite events and activities that involve extended periods of standing and walking for distances of up to two miles.
The position may also require extended periods of sitting and the ability to transport a company-provided laptop and other work-related materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Developing a well-rounded tax foundation through income tax planning and return preparation for a variety of clients (individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate and not-for-profit)
Attending client meetings and engagement planning meetings
Preparing quarterly estimates using appropriate techniques
Implementing federal, state, and foreign tax minimization strategies
Growing your understanding of the tax law and line-item components of a tax return
Sharpening your accounting skills by creating financial statements from bank statements, booking journal entries, generating personal balance sheets/net worth statements, etc.
Assisting businesses with provisions, international tax issues, multi-state issues, and mergers and acquisitions, amongst other specialized services
Helping individuals build their legacies through estate and gift tax planning as well as charitable giving and philanthropy services