Tax Manager

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego is seeking a Tax Manager/Senior Tax Accountant to serve a diverse client base of SMBs and privately held entities. You will manage complex returns and provide planning advice, with direct exposure to clients and leadership.

The role combines compliance, planning, and advisory work in a collaborative firm. The position offers growth, ownership of engagements, and opportunities to advance within a well-established CPA practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role with a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, with the ability to conduct thorough tax research and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain and build strong client relationships.
• Licensed CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on engagements.
• Interact with clients to provide tax planning and advisory services.
• Research and apply federal, state, and local tax laws; deliver actionable recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Tax research

Tax compliance management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Job description

Job details

Tax Manager / Great Opportunities for growth

Hosted by Matt Swaneveld

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an established CPA firm located in San Diego with a long-standing client base and a strong reputation for providing responsive, high-quality tax and accounting services.

Our team works primarily with small to mid-sized businesses, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business owners across a variety of industries. We are looking to add an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who enjoys working directly with clients, managing a diverse portfolio, and being part of a collaborative firm where their work is visible and valued.

Why join us

• Stable, loyal client base
• Direct exposure to clients and decision-makers
• Mix of tax preparation, planning, and advisory work
• Ownership of client engagements with access to leadership
• Collaborative firm with less bureaucracy
• Broad exposure to business entities and industries
• Visible role with room for continued growth and support

Job Details

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar role with a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, with the ability to conduct thorough tax research and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead tax compliance engagements from start to finish.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain and build strong client relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; licensed CPA or CPA-eligible is highly preferred.

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