Tax Associate

Job Title:

Senior Tax Manager / Tax Associate III -

Prestigious CPA Firm Location:

Downtown San Diego, CA Compensation:

Up to $150,000 DOE + Bonus Opportunities Join a Prestigious Downtown San Diego CPA Firm A highly respected and established CPA firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking an exceptional Senior Tax Manager / Tax Associate III to join its growing team. This opportunity is designed for top-tier tax professionals with exclusive prior CPA firm experience from Considine & Considine, EisnerAmper, or Moss Adams only. We are seeking a polished, technically strong tax professional with leadership potential, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a sophisticated public accounting environment. Exclusive Required Background Candidates must have recent CPA firm experience ONLY from one of the following: Considine & Considine EisnerAmper Moss Adams Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field Must have completed or be on track to complete 150 hours required for CPA exam eligibility Active CPA license OR CPA license in progress required 3+ years (ideally 2-5 years) of tax experience exclusively within certified public accounting firms Strong technical tax preparation and tax research background Proven supervisory experience reviewing tax work and mentoring junior staff Deep commitment to client service, accuracy, and professional growth Core Responsibilities Tax Engagement Leadership Develop a command of pertinent IRC sections, regulations, and court precedent Conduct advanced tax research utilizing firm resources and external authorities Prepare and review a wide variety of tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities Handle more comprehensive and complex tax engagements with increasing autonomy Supervise staff on tax return preparation and tax projects Review work product for accuracy, compliance, and quality assurance Partner closely with firm leadership to support strategic tax planning and client advisory services Demonstrate the leadership qualities and technical skill expected at the Tax Associate III / Senior Tax Manager level Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary up to $150,000 depending on experience Performance-based bonus opportunities Life Insurance 401(k)

Safe Harbor:

3% 401(k)

Match:

2%

Profit Sharing:

5% Employer-paid benefits: 96% of base medical coverage 100% vision coverage 100% dental coverage Significant advancement potential within a prestigious firm environment Ideal Candidate Profile Career-driven tax professional from elite CPA firm backgrounds Strong technical tax foundation with leadership capabilities Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Committed to long-term growth in public accounting Professional presence suited for a premier Downtown San Diego firm If you have the elite CPA firm pedigree, technical tax expertise, and ambition to advance within a prestigious San Diego firm, we want to hear from you. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.