Temporary Tax Associate

GHJ

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Huntington Beach, CA on site Until 10/5/2026 First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description
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. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s 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
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Compensation (from employer):
40–58 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Assist with corporate and partnership tax returns, support tax compliance, and manage client workload.

Job title

Temporary Tax Associate

Experience level

experienced

Industry

accounting

Location requirements

Huntington Beach, CA; remote work not specified

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tax returnsQuickBooks Online

Preferred skills

CPAEAtax licensure progress

Specializations

tax preparationtax compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Huntington Beach, CA, USA

On-site City