Senior Tax Accountant

Distinct | North America; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A CPA firm in Brea is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support international and e-commerce clients. The role offers a hybrid work structure with 3 days in-office and demands public accounting experience, particularly in corporate and partnership returns. Ideal applicants should possess a CPA license or be in progress, with Mandarin skills preferred for this diverse client base.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of public accounting experience, ideally at the staff or senior level.
• Strong experience preparing corporate and partnership returns.
• Mandarin language skills preferred to support international clients.

Responsibilities

• Support international and e-commerce clients.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Engage in meaningful work with diverse, global client base.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Preparing corporate and partnership returns

Mandarin language skills

Education

CPA license (or in progress)

Tools

CCH Axcess

Lacerte

Job description

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Distinct | North America provided pay range

This range is provided by Distinct | North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

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Talent Acquisition Consultant at Distinct Recruitment

Most tax roles promise “exposure” and “growth,” but too often, that just means longer hours and a bigger to-do list. Here, growth actually means something more interesting clients, better systems, and colleagues who understand that sharp minds work best when they’re not overworked.

This Brea-based CPA firm has built its reputation by supporting international and e-commerce clients, many with operations in China. It’s a tight-knit, collaborative team that values precision, initiative, and cultural fluency and they’re looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant who shares that mindset.

Why this role is worth your attention:

• Hybrid structure: 3 days a week in-office, the rest managed on your terms
• Client base primarily focused on corporations and partnerships with international operations
• Tools you’ll know well: CCH Axcess and Lacerte
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

What they’re looking for:

• 2–8 years of public accounting experience, ideally at the staff or senior level
• Strong experience preparing corporate and partnership returns
• Mandarin language skills preferred to support international clients
• CPA license (or in progress)
• Someone seeking a long-term move to a larger, forward-thinking firm
• US citizens or permanent residents strongly preferred

This is a great fit if you want to do meaningful work with a diverse, global client base and still have time to think, learn, and grow.

If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re browsing and your resume hasn’t been updated in ages, no problem! Give me a call or connect with me on LinkedIn (Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America), and we’ll take it from there.

If you’re hesitating because you don’t tick every box, apply anyway. We support CPA firms in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. And if this role isn’t the one, the next one might be.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing