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Edwards and Barber, CPAs

Public Tax Accountant, CPA

Edwards and Barber, CPAs, Visalia, California, us, 93290

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Are you an accounting professional who thrives on problem-solving, digging into client books, and seeing the bigger picture beyond the numbers? We’re looking for a motivated Tax Preparer, Staff Accountant, or CPA to join our team and bring both technical skill and analytical insight to our clients’ financial lives.

At Edwards & Barber, CPAs, we’re a full-service public accounting firm in Visalia, providing year-round accounting, tax preparation, and tax planning services to individuals, corporations, and partnerships. We work hard during busy season, but our success comes from collaboration, communication, and genuinely caring about our clients and each other.

What You’ll Be Doing

Preparing and reviewing

individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns

Performing

account reconciliations ,

journal entries , and

financial statement preparation

Analyzing client data to identify trends, planning opportunities, and areas for improvement

Working directly with clients - gathering information, explaining results, and building long-term relationships

Managing client files in

QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online

Contributing to proactive

tax planning

and helping clients make informed decisions throughout the year

Who We’re Looking For

2+ years of

public accounting and tax preparation

experience (corporate, partnership, and individual)

Strong

QuickBooks

knowledge and comfort navigating messy files

Excellent

analytical skills —you look beyond data entry to understand why things don’t tie out

Confident

communication skills , both written and verbal - you can talk through complex concepts clearly

Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

CPA license or active CPA candidate (preferred but not required)

What to Expect

Tax season is busy — really busy.

We work long hours and handle high volumes, but we do it together. Teamwork and communication keep things running smoothly.

All work is performed on-site.

We collaborate closely, and in-person teamwork is essential to our success.

Outside of tax season , things level out — offering balance, growth opportunities, and continued client work.

Competitive pay (based on experience)

401(k) with employer match

Health and life insurance

Paid time off and paid sick time

Profit sharing

Ongoing training and professional development

If you’re looking for more than just data entry, if you want to think critically, build relationships, and help clients make smarter decisions, this is the place for you.

*Salary is dependent on experience and will be discussed in person.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Accounting

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