Confidential San Diego CPA Firm | Tax Associate III
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $72,500 – $115,000 DOE + Bonus Opportunities

About the Opportunity
A highly respected, established San Diego public accounting firm with over six decades of excellence is seeking a Tax Associate III to join its collaborative and tenured tax team. This confidential opportunity is ideal for a motivated tax professional who values mentorship, direct partner access, technical growth, and a strong work-life balance culture.

This firm is known for delivering comprehensive tax services across individual, partnership, corporate, estate, and trust returns while fostering a supportive, hands-on environment where professionals can grow into leadership roles.

Position Overview
The Tax Associate III will play a key role in tax compliance, research, and team supervision. This position is designed for a CPA-track professional with 2–5 years of public accounting tax experience who is ready to expand technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop advanced knowledge of Internal Revenue Code sections, tax regulations, and court precedent
Conduct tax research using firm resources and external tax authorities
Prepare and review a wide range of tax returns, including:
Individual
Partnership
Corporate
Estate & Trust
Manage more complex tax engagements and projects
Supervise junior staff on tax return preparation and review work for accuracy and compliance
Collaborate closely with firm leadership and partners on client strategies
Contribute to a high-performing, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field
150 credit hours / CPA exam eligibility required
2–5 years of tax experience within a CPA or public accounting firm
Strong tax preparation and tax research experience
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements
Leadership potential with strong communication and review skills
Commitment to professional growth and client service excellence

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary: $72,500 – $115,000 depending on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Life Insurance
401(k) Safe Harbor (3%)
401(k) Match (2%)
Profit Sharing (5%)
Employer-paid benefits:
96% Medical coverage
100% Vision coverage
100% Dental coverage
Advancement opportunities within a respected, stable firm

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Long-established and reputable San Diego firm
Exceptional work-life balance
Accessible leadership and partner mentorship
Strong employee retention and collaborative team culture
Clear path for career progression

If you are a public accounting tax professional looking for a confidential opportunity with a premier San Diego firm, this role offers the ideal next step.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.