Senior Tax Associate | CPA Firm | Hybrid | $90,000 – $120,000 | San Diego, CA
If you’re a tax professional looking for complex, engaging work without sacrificing balance, flexibility, or the Southern California lifestyle, this role could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
This respected regional CPA firm in San Diego serves middle-market companies across industries including real estate, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, distribution, nonprofits, and public entities. You’ll get the technical variety of a larger firm, paired with the supportive culture and work-life balance of a mid-sized practice all while living in one of the most desirable coastal cities in the country.
Why CPAs love it here:
- Hybrid schedule with office and remote flexibility
- Supportive leadership with minimal bureaucracy
- Diverse, complex tax work, compliance, planning, consulting
- Professional development and client-facing opportunities
- A collaborative team environment with real relationships
- Enjoy San Diego living, year-round sunshine, beaches, and culture
As a Senior Tax Associate, you’ll manage and review complex returns, trusts, partnerships, multi-state filings, and high-net-worth individuals all while mentoring junior staff and growing your advisory skills.
What’s on offer:
- $90,000 – $120,000 base salary
- Clear career progression
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, 401k, PTO)
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Stability and long-term growth in a well-respected regional firm
The right fit:
- 4–6 years of tax experience in public accounting
- CPA license (or progress toward completion)
- Technical expertise across S Corps, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and multistate returns
- Enjoys mentoring staff and working with autonomy
- Based in Southern California
This is an opportunity to build your career in a firm that blends national-level technical rigor with the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team — and to do it while enjoying everything San Diego has to offer outside of the office.
If you’d like to learn more, hit apply and I’ll be in touch. Not ready to update your resume? No problem! Call me or connect with me on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America) and we’ll take it from there.
Even if you don’t check every box, apply anyway. We support CPA firms committed to building diverse, inclusive workplaces and if this role isn’t the perfect fit, another one likely will be.
