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Temporary Tax Associate

GHJ

Job Location:

Huntington Beach, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 40 - 58

Posted: 21 August 2026 (11 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJs relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand clients needs attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A busy CPA firm is seeking a Temporary Tax Associate to provide immediate support during a high-volume tax season. This is a great opportunity for an experienced tax professional who can step in quickly make an immediate impact and potentially transition into a permanent role.

The Temporary Tax Associate will prepare business tax returns support year-round tax compliance and work closely with a collaborative team to help manage a busy client workload. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and ready to contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare corporate (C-Corp and S-Corp) and partnership tax returns
Assist with ongoing tax compliance and related tax projects
Utilize QuickBooks Online to support tax preparation and reconcile client financial data
Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines
Collaborate with the accounting team to help reduce backlog and support seasonal workload
Maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the tax preparation process

Qualifications

Proven experience preparing corporate and partnership tax returns
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced CPA firm environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
CPA EA or progress toward licensure is a plus but not required

Why Join

Immediate opportunity to make an impact with a busy and collaborative CPA firm
Potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs
Competitive hourly compensation of $40$58/hour
Opportunity to broaden your experience while working with a variety of business clients

$40 - $58 an hour

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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