Senior Tax Associate | CPA Firm | Hybrid | $90,000 – $120,000 | San Bernardino, CA
If you’re an experienced Senior Tax Associate who thinks “work-life balance” is usually corporate code for “you can leave by 7 p.m.,” this might be a refreshing surprise.
This regional CPA firm in San Bernardino has quietly mastered something most firms overlook: creating an environment where smart people actually enjoy coming to work. The client base is varied enough to be interesting (HNWIs, closely held businesses, multi-entity returns) but not so overwhelming that you feel like you’re on a conveyor belt. Leadership trusts you, supports you, and most importantly … doesn’t hover over your shoulder counting minutes.
Here’s why CPAs love working here:
- Hybrid work schedule that respects outcomes more than office chair time
- Supportive leadership with the rare skill of not micromanaging
- Professional development and mentorship that actually happen, not just in the brochure
- A stable, interesting client base (the sort that keeps you sharp without keeping you up at night)
- A modern San Bernardino office where the tech works with you, not against you
What’s on offer:
- $90,000 – $120,000 base salary
- A clear path to leadership, designed rather than accidental
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, 401k, PTO)
- A hybrid schedule where remote days are normal, not negotiated favors
- A collaborative team environment that functions without the politics of a bigger firm
The right fit:
- 3+ years of tax experience in public accounting
- CPA license in hand
- Technical strength across S Corps, partnerships, individuals, and multi-entity returns
- A natural inclination to mentor staff (without needing an HR manual to tell you how)
- Based in Southern California
This is one of those rare opportunities where you can grow your career without surrendering your evenings, weekends, or sanity. In other words, proof that public accounting doesn’t have to feel like a trade-off.
If you’d like to know more, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re browsing and haven’t dusted off your resume yet, 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 unsure whether to apply because you don’t tick every box, apply anyway. We support CPA firms in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. And if this one isn’t perfect, there’s a good chance another will be.