Senior Tax Associate

Tax Senior Associate | $90,000 – $115,000 | Upland, CA (Hybrid)

Most Tax Senior roles are built around repetition.

Prepare, file, move on.

This one’s a bit different.

Here, tax isn’t just about getting returns out the door, it’s about understanding what’s behind them. You’ll still handle compliance, but you’ll also get exposure to planning, research, and advisory work that actually develops your technical skillset.

Yes, there’s preparation and some review. But you won’t be stuck in a silo. You’ll be involved across the full process, working closely with seniors and managers to understand the “why,” not just the “how.”

You’ll work across a mix of individuals and businesses, gaining exposure to more complex

returns over time and building toward a more senior, review-focused position.

Busy season still exists. But it’s structured. Not chaotic.

Why this role is worth considering:

• Hybrid flexibility with a Upland base.
• $90,000 – $115,000 depending on experience.
• Exposure to a mix of compliance, planning, and advisory work.
• Broad client base across individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• A firm that supports progression into review and more technical work.

What they’re looking for:

• 3–5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing federal and multi-state returns across various entity types.
• Strong understanding of workpapers, book-to-tax adjustments, and compliance requirements.
• CPA or actively pursuing (Master’s in Tax is a plus).
• Someone who wants to develop technically and grow into more responsibility.

Good seniors don’t just prepare the work.

They start to understand and improve it.

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re just browsing the job boards and haven’t dusted off that resume yet, that’s not a problem, you can give me a call first. You’ll find my number on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America). If you prefer, you could drop me a connection or message on LinkedIn and we can pick up on there.

If you’ve reviewed this advert and you’re unsure whether to apply because you don’t have all the required experience, we still encourage you to hit that apply button. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, so even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, please do still apply. If this position isn’t quite right, it’s highly likely we’ll have other Public Accounting positions that could be a good fit for you.