Senior Tax Accountant | $80,000 – $110,000 | Davis, CA
Most job ads for tax accountants look the same: returns, deadlines, busy season, repeat. But the real difference between firms isn’t the tax code, it’s the environment you’re in while working through it. And that’s where this Davis-based practice stands apart.
This is a small, established firm with long-term clients and a workload that’s steady but not punishing. You’ll work across a diverse mix of individuals, fiduciaries, corporations, and plenty of pass-through entities. Real estate makes up a big share of the work, but you’ll also handle professional services, biomedical research, IT companies, high-net-worth individuals, and even the occasional winery.
Why you might like it here:
- Busy season hours are around 50 hours, busy, but not burnout
- A collaborative, practical culture with no unnecessary pressure
- Direct access to mentorship and the chance to grow into a long-term role
- Interesting client base that keeps the work varied
What they’re looking for:
- 5+ years of tax experience in public accounting
- Strong background in individuals, partnerships, and S corps (real estate a big plus)
- CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred
- Comfortable in Lacerte or quick to learn
- Someone eager to grow, collaborate, and stick around for the long haul
This isn’t a remote role, most of the work is in-office for collaboration and security reasons. That said, there’s flexibility when needed.
If you’re tired of being a cog in a machine and want a place where your impact is visible every day, this could be a great fit.
If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re browsing and your resume hasn’t been updated in ages, no problem! Give me a call or connect with me on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America), and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re hesitating because you don’t tick every box, apply anyway. We support CPA firms in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. And if this role isn’t the one, the next one might be.