There are a variety of accounting jobs available in the California market—including cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, and Bakersfield, depending on your skills, experience, and interest. All of these accounting jobs are remote, so you can enjoy the cities without having to commute. Here are some remote accounting jobs and their qualifications that are available through Intuit.
Accounting Jobs in California
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Qualifications for California Bookkeeping and Tax Jobs at Intuit
Tax Associate (Remote/ Seasonal)
- Minimum 2 seasons of paid Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum of 30 tax returns per tax year required
- Must be willing and available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
- You possess excellent customer service skills, and you are excited to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner
- You are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of taxation, and you’re committed to enhancing our brand by delighting our customers and empowering them to prepare their taxes
- PTIN required
Credentialed Tax Expert (Remote/ Seasonal)
- Minimum 2 seasons of paid Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum of 30 tax returns per tax year required
- Must possess an active, unrestricted credential: EA, CPA, or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws
- Must be willing and available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
- You possess excellent customer service skills, and you are excited to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner
- You are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of taxation, and you’re committed to enhancing our brand by delighting our customers and empowering them to prepare their taxes
- Active PTIN required
Business Tax Associate (Remote/ Seasonal)
- Minimum 3 or more years of experience preparing federal and state business tax returns (1065 and/or 1120-S) for at least 20 clients/customers per season for compensation
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits or bonds
- Commit to a minimum schedule of at least 20 hours/week (minimum 4 hour shift increments) throughout the tax season
- Strong customer service skills – ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner
- Active PTIN required
Business Tax Expert (Remote/ Seasonal)
- Minimum 3 or more years of experience preparing federal and state business tax returns (1065 and/or 1120-S) for at least 20 clients/customers per season for compensation
- Must possess an active, unrestricted credential: EA, CPA, or Practicing Attorney with strong business tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws
- Must possess or be able to obtain any related State licenses, certificates, permits or bonds
- Commit to a minimum schedule of at least 20 hours/week (minimum 4 hour shift increments) throughout the tax season
- Strong customer service skills – ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner
- Active PTIN required
QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Expert (Remote/ Year Round)
- 3+ years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- 3+ years of QuickBooks Online experience
- Credentials/Certifications: QuickBooks Online Certification Required (QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor)
- Experience supporting Payroll, Sales Tax, or Tax Preparation
- Strong customer service skills - ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a way that is professional, friendly and reassuring
QuickBooks Live Sr. Associate (Remote/ Year Round)
- 1-3 years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- Minimum 1 year of QuickBooks Online experience
- Credentials/Certifications: QuickBooks Online Certification Required (QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor)
- Strong customer service skills - ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a way that is professional, friendly and reassuring
Be a Virtual Accounting Expert from Southern California
Remote work is more popular than ever. Without a commute going into the office, you save money, stress, and most importantly—time that you can spend pursuing your hobbies or spending with loved ones.
You can start your journey as a QuickBooks Live Expert if you have:
- 3+ years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- 3+ years of QuickBooks Online experience
- QuickBooks Online Certification
- Experience supporting Payroll, Sales Tax, or Tax Preparation
- Strong customer service skills including the ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a way that is professional, friendly and reassuring
Why Become a QuickBooks Live Expert?
Intuit is hiring remote bookkeepers and accountants in all areas of California, like San Francisco and LA! Apply Now!
There are a number of benefits to becoming an accountant. The first is that there always will be a need for accountants. As enterprises expand and develop, they will require someone to maintain accounting records. There is a lot of demand for accountants and bookkeepers alike, and it's unlikely to change in the near future. If you enjoy numbers and facts, enjoy working with numbers, and have the discipline to focus, bookkeeping may be the job for you. As a financial professional, one of your responsibilities is to prioritize tasks from most essential to least essential. Before moving on to another situation, it's critical to be able to concentrate on one issue at a time.
Another great advantage of these types of jobs is that the required abilities are relatively easy to learn. If you have math and accounting knowledge, you should be able to learn the rest of what you need to know on the job or through online classes. This makes it an ideal profession for people who want to work from home or begin their accounting journey.
With your credentials, working as a Live Expert lets you:
- Earn more money.
- Service more customers from a wider range of industries, increasing your skill level.
- Work a flexible work schedule.
- Tackle new challenges daily.
- Work part-time or entry level.
Looking for accounting jobs in California?
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California and Southern California Community
Living in California offers a little something for everyone. As a technology hub, millions of people have moved to Southern California to grow their careers, pursue their talents, and experience the unique culture that the area has to offer. Because of how densely-populated this tech space is, there’s no shortage of small business owners seeking out bookkeeping and accounting experts in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento to help keep their finances in line.
At Intuit, we are focused on the southern California area, seeking out bookkeepers and accountants who are looking for jobs—part-time or full-time. With the abundance of talent across California and the surrounding areas, we are searching for top talent living in these communities. Whether you’re looking for part time bookkeeping jobs in southern California or entry-level accounting jobs across the state, there is opportunity for you at Intuit.
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