Senior Tax Associate | CPA Firm | Hybrid | $85,000 – $110,000 | Tarzana, CA
Most tax associate roles blur into one another: same title, same bullet points, same promises of “balance.” But this Tarzana firm has cracked the formula for keeping ambitious CPAs engaged without burning them out.
It’s big enough to offer a steady flow of complex, interesting work, high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, multi-entity groups, but small enough that your contribution is noticed, your ideas count, and your career path isn’t clogged with layers of hierarchy.
Why CPAs actually enjoy working here:
- A hybrid schedule that respects your time rather than pays lip service to it
- Partners who mentor, not micromanage
- A stable, varied client base that keeps you sharp (real estate, professional services, manufacturing)
- A culture that measures your value by the quality of your work, not the hours on your timesheet
- A modern Tarzana office that runs on good tech, not outdated systems
What you’ll be doing (and enjoying):
- Managing complex tax engagements without the constant fire drills
- Guiding and mentoring junior staff who want to learn, not just “get through” busy season
- Building trusted relationships with clients who rely on your judgment
- Developing leadership skills that lead to a clear, real career path
What’s on offer:
- $85,000 – $110,000 base salary
- A transparent, achievable path into leadership
- Benefits that cover what matters (medical, dental, 401k, PTO)
- Hybrid flexibility that frees up more than just your commute time
- A people-first, stable team environment
The right fit:
- 3+ years of tax experience in public accounting
- CPA license in hand (or close to it)
- Strong technical skills across S Corps, partnerships, individuals, and multi-entity returns
- Some leadership experience
- Based in Southern California
The real appeal here isn’t just in the client list or the salary range — it’s in knowing you can build a long-term career where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your evenings aren’t consumed by endless revisions.
If you’d like to know more, just hit apply and I’ll be in touch. If you’re only browsing and haven’t polished your resume yet, that’s fine — call me or connect on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America), and we’ll take it from there.
Even if you don’t meet every box on the list, still apply. We partner with CPA firms in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, and if this isn’t the right fit, another one likely will be.
