You will provide innovative tax solutions for a diverse client base, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals and pre-IPO entities. Responsibilities include income tax planning, return preparation, and assisting with specialized services like international tax and estate planning.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be enrolled in an accounting Bachelor's or Master's program with a graduation date between December 2026 and October 2027. Applicants must meet California CPA licensure requirements and possess a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Established in 1949, our firm is unique for its pervasive passion and nimble delivery of over 75 years of experience. We are consistently ranked as a top ten accounting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area and a top 40 accounting firm in the nation and were recently noted as the largest accounting firm headquartered in Silicon Valley. With offices throughout California, in Utah, and our independent membership in Baker Tilly International, we are a leading source for local and global accounting and consulting services.
Our team offers an integrated array of specialized services for individuals and businesses.
Known for the exceptional caliber of our people, and as the trusted advisor to high net-worth individuals and families, start-up entrepreneurs, and some of the most innovative organizations in Silicon Valley and across the nation, Frank, Rimerman + Co. has been helping its clients realize their goals for three successive generations of insightful expertise and unparalleled quality of service.
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Overview
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 Jose office with the expectation to be in-person three days per week. The group start date will be in late October 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.
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
Qualifications
Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
Final graduation date between December 2026 and October 2027
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.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial copy of your college transcript(s) via this job posting. In your cover letter, we would appreciate learning more about your interest in establishing your career in the Bay Area. Interviews will be conducted virtually. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a date and time.
Frank, Rimerman is consistently recognized as "One of the Best Places to Work" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of the top 20 firms in the nation by Vault Career Intelligence. We are proud to be called one of the "Best of the Best" by Inside Public Accounting. We believe that along with building your professional career, you should also have time for a life outside of work. Our culture is focused on our employees’ interests, both inside and outside the office.
The salary range for this role is $88,000 - $100,000. The pay range reflects the San Francisco Bay Area and compensation will be adjusted for each candidate based on their individual geographic location of work.
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. It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or medical condition as defined in state and federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.