Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America’s Encino office is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to handle complex individual, partnership and corporate returns. You’ll own engagements from data gathering to delivery and help drive client service in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of public accounting tax experience, CPA or EA or progress toward one, and confidence working directly with clients. On‑site work in the Valley with balanced work/life expectations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA or EA, or progress toward one.
• Confidence working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership and corporate returns.
• Own client engagements from document collection through to delivery.
• Mentor associates and support managers on planning work.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Client communication

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Tax Associate | Encino, CA | $85,000 to $105,000

Sophisticated clients and a life outside the office. This Valley firm is built so you get both.

I'm recruiting for an independently owned Encino CPA firm with three divisions (tax, audit and accounting services) that work closely together on the same clients.

Why it's worth a look

• In office through April 15, then up to three days on site may be considered
• Sophisticated clients: closely held businesses, founders and family groups
• A firm that openly prioritizes work/life balance and backs it up after busy season
• Real progression toward Supervisor, with partners who invest in your technical growth
• Ventura Blvd location, an easy Valley commute

What you'll do

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership and corporate returns
• Own client engagements from document collection through to delivery
• Mentor associates and support managers on planning work

What you'll bring

• 3 to 5 years of public accounting tax experience
• CPA or EA, or progress toward one
• Confidence working directly with clients