What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Distinct | North America?
Senior Tax Accountant | $80,000 – $105,000 | Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Most tax job ads read like instruction manuals: dry, predictable, and oddly proud of how many returns you’ll grind through. But anyone who’s spent more than one busy season in public accounting knows the real differentiator isn’t the tax work itself, it’s the setting in which you do it.
And that’s where this Sacramento-based CPA firm quietly excels.
Think: a well-established, people-first practice where professionalism doesn’t come at the expense of personality. A place where you can do meaningful work without sacrificing every evening from January to April. Where your ideas matter, your growth is genuinely encouraged, and your clients are more than just names in a workflow queue.
Here’s the kind of environment you can expect:
- A steady, interesting mix of individual, partnership, S-corp, and small-business tax work
- A team that collaborates because they want to, not because a memo told them to
- A leadership group that actually invests in development (rather than just saying they do)
- Hybrid flexibility, enough in-office collaboration to feel connected, without being chained to a desk
Who they’re hoping to meet:
- 3–6 years of public accounting experience, ideally with strong individual and business return experience
- Someone who values accuracy, curiosity, and client relationships
- CPA preferred (or on track)
- Comfortable with modern tax software and willing to learn new tools
- A professional who wants a long-term home where their contribution is visible and valued
If you’re looking for a firm where you’re treated like an adult, supported like a colleague, and trusted like a professional, this could be a refreshing change of pace.
Hit the apply button, or call me directly if your resume hasn’t been dusted off in a while. Connect with me on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America), and we’ll take it from there.
Don’t worry if you don’t check every box, apply anyway. We partner with CPA firms committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and if this isn’t the right role, the next one might be perfect.
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000