Tax Associate
About the job
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's and/or master's program with a concentration in accounting.
- Complete the educational requirements for California CPA licensure before the start date.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2; accounting courses must be completed for a letter grade.
- Demonstrate clear, professional written and oral communication.
- Be authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for sponsorship or work visas.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including possible extended standing and walking for up to two miles, extended sitting, and transporting work materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Develop a well-rounded tax foundation through income tax planning and return preparation for individual, fiduciary, partnership, corporate, and not-for-profit clients.
- Attend client meetings and engagement planning meetings.
- Prepare quarterly estimates using appropriate techniques.
- Implement federal, state, and foreign tax minimization strategies.
- Grow understanding of tax law and the line-item components of a tax return.
- Create financial statements from bank statements, book journal entries, and generate personal balance sheets and net-worth statements to sharpen accounting skills.
- Assist businesses with provisions, international tax issues, multi-state issues, mergers and acquisitions, and other specialized services.
- Help individuals build their legacies through estate and gift tax planning, charitable giving, and philanthropy services.
- A higher major GPA is preferred.
About the company
Frank, Rimerman + Co. provides accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to individuals and businesses in Silicon Valley and beyond. Services are delivered by an integrated team of professionals across offices and affiliates, combining traditional accounting with consulting, planning, and specialized offerings. The firm differentiates itself through a long regional presence, deep ties to startups and high-net-worth clients, multi-generational expertise, and independent membership in Baker Tilly International for global reach. Its goal is to help clients achieve their financial and strategic objectives with trusted, high-quality, long-term support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IPA ranked Frank Rimerman 37th in 2026 with $238.4 million net revenue.
- September 2026 job postings for Tax Associate show active hiring in San Francisco.
- July 2026 ISO/IEC 42001 training and May 2026 AI privacy conference broaden advisory demand.
What critics are saying
- Momentus dismissed Frank Rimerman on August 11, 2026, signaling fragile audit retention.
- Vault ranked Frank Rimerman only 39th nationally in 2026, behind Baker Tilly.
- One PCAOB enforcement action or audit scandal would damage recruiting and client trust fast.
What makes Frank, Rimerman + Co. unique
- Founded 1949, Frank Rimerman anchors Silicon Valley relationships across startups and families.
- Baker Tilly International membership gives cross-border reach without Big Four overhead.
- 2026 events show niche strength in ISO 27001, AI risk, and nonprofit advisory.
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- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program