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Temporary CPA (Bookkeeping + Tax Optimization)

**Location:** Walnut Creek

**Compensation:** $75–$90 per hour DOE

**Assignment Duration:** Approximately 1-2 weeks

**Schedule:** Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm **Target Tax Years:** 2023, 2024, and 2025

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our team for a short-term assignment. This engagement involves comprehensive support across bookkeeping, accounting, and tax optimization for a growing digital marketing company operating across multiple states.

This project-based role that requires an experienced professional capable of working independently and communicating complex tax matters with clarity.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Review & Compliance

• Review and refine the chart of accounts for accurate classification of revenue and expenses

• Validate depreciation and amortization schedules in line with tax regulations

• Assess the deductibility of marketing-related expenses, including large media spends and influencer payments

• Ensure compliance with Section 174 requirements for capitalizing R&D expenses related to in-house tech or analytics

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Strategy

• Provide hands-on bookkeeping to support accurate and timely financial reporting

• Offer advisory on entity structure for tax efficiency (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)

• Calculate and advise on quarterly estimated tax payments (federal and multi-state)

• Evaluate eligibility for and assist with R&D tax credits

• Advise on growth-related compliance including W-2 vs. 1099 worker classification and multi-state tax obligations

Client Communication & Representation

• Clearly explain tax positions, especially those involving capitalized expenses or R&D credits

• Support responses to IRS and state tax authority inquiries, including audits or notices

• Help ensure consistency between GAAP and tax accounting

• Remain current with federal and California-specific tax law updates

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license (preferred)

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping

• Strong understanding of tax planning, R&D credits, and small business compliance

• Experience with digital marketing or tech companies is a plus

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and tax platforms

**Pay Details:** $75.00 to $90.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance