Senior Tax Associate

Location: Hybrid (Bay Area, CA)

Premier Financial Search

An established public accounting and advisory firm is looking for a Senior Tax Associate who thrives on solving complex tax matters while delivering exceptional service to clients. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership, take ownership of meaningful client engagements, and expand your technical expertise in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, initiative, and continuous growth.

Whether you’re advising closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, or growing companies, you’ll play a key role in helping clients navigate evolving tax regulations while contributing to a team that prioritizes quality, integrity, and long-term relationships.

In This Role, You Will

  • Lead the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates.
  • Analyze complex tax matters and perform research to support planning strategies and compliance requirements.
  • Partner directly with clients to understand their businesses, answer tax-related questions, and provide practical guidance throughout the year.
  • Coordinate multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional client service.
  • Collaborate with managers and partners on planning opportunities, consulting projects, and technical tax issues.
  • Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching that supports their professional development.
  • Assist with tax notices, examinations, and correspondence with federal and state taxing authorities.
  • Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments that may impact clients across various industries.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
  • CPA license or active progress toward obtaining licensure preferred.
  • 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of individual and business taxation.
  • Experience managing multiple client engagements and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems, and work independently while collaborating with a team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional tax software.

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 (DOE)

Application Instructions:
Please send your resume in Word format to:
Allan Fisher
Premier Financial Search
www.pfssearch.com
allan@pfssearch.com

Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options
We are actively hiring for a range of positions across multiple firms. If you have a background in public accounting, but feel this specific role isn’t quite the right fit, let’s connect! Send us your resume, and we’ll work with you to explore opportunities with other top-tier CPA and Business Management firms that align with your career goals.

About Us
Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond. Including major markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.

Back to Jobs

  • Max. file size: 100 MB.
Share this job Posting: