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Job Description: Partnership Opportunity for CPA with business management and tax experience.
Location: San Rafael, CA (not remote)
We are Zeisler, Zeisler, Rawson & Johnson LLP, a CPA firm providing services to musicians, entertainers, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, individuals, and small business owners. We are seeking a well-rounded individual with solid experience who can step into a very important role at our firm. You should possess excellent technical skills as well as the ability to effectively manage the client relationships that are so important to our success.
This position is ideal for a person with drive and ambition looking for a fantastic partnership opportunity.
This is an in-office position, at our San Rafael (San Francisco Bay Area) office, as you will work closely supervising, directing, assisting, and managing other members of the team.
Job Duties:
· Oversee all aspects of client engagements, including the ability to interact and effectively manage communication with clients (written, verbal, and in person)
· Oversee all aspects of business management engagements, including cash receipts and disbursements, cash flow reporting and cash planning, tour accounting including budgets, tour reporting, royalty accounting and analysis, payroll, management and other commission calculations, insurance, band profit splits, estate planning
· Review and prepare individual, corporate, partnership tax returns, (with a limited number of trust and non-profit returns).
· Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues (tax and financial), perform research, demonstrate critical thinking necessary to implement advice and planning
· Review and respond to IRS and state & local tax notices, audits
· Perform and supervise accounting write-up/prepared financial statements
· Comprehensive year-end tax planning
· Manage multiple priorities, clients, and deadlines
· Supervise, train, and review work of other team members
Qualifications:
· Current CPA license
· Strong grasp of accounting, general ledger, and financial statement concepts
· Current CPA firm experience, ideally with a business management or family office type firm. 5-10 years recent experience preferred.
· In depth knowledge and experience with tax return concepts for Individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC’s, Partnership’s
· Experience with tax audits and reviewing and responding to notices
· Strong software skills, including proficiency in Excel, CCH ProSystem (preferred) or Axcess
What We Offer:
· For those on partner track: competitive compensation, commensurate with your performance
· For salaried employees: market/competitive salary, performance bonuses, 401K with company contribution, paid time off, company paid health benefits, paid CPE time off, paid parking, flexible schedule, free/reimbursed concert tickets, very busy schedule with room for growth, supportive, professional and casual work environment
If this position meets your career goals and objectives please reply with a resume and cover letter telling us about you and your interest in the position. Our compensation is competitive with the market.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
Job Description: Partnership Opportunity for CPA with business management and tax experience.
Location: San Rafael, CA (not remote)
We are Zeisler, Zeisler, Rawson & Johnson LLP, a CPA firm providing services to musicians, entertainers, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, individuals, and small business owners. We are seeking a well-rounded individual with solid experience who can step into a very important role at our firm. You should possess excellent technical skills as well as the ability to effectively manage the client relationships that are so important to our success.
This position is ideal for a person with drive and ambition looking for a fantastic partnership opportunity.
This is an in-office position, at our San Rafael (San Francisco Bay Area) office, as you will work closely supervising, directing, assisting, and managing other members of the team.
Job Duties:
· Oversee all aspects of client engagements, including the ability to interact and effectively manage communication with clients (written, verbal, and in person)
· Oversee all aspects of business management engagements, including cash receipts and disbursements, cash flow reporting and cash planning, tour accounting including budgets, tour reporting, royalty accounting and analysis, payroll, management and other commission calculations, insurance, band profit splits, estate planning
· Review and prepare individual, corporate, partnership tax returns, (with a limited number of trust and non-profit returns).
· Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues (tax and financial), perform research, demonstrate critical thinking necessary to implement advice and planning
· Review and respond to IRS and state & local tax notices, audits
· Perform and supervise accounting write-up/prepared financial statements
· Comprehensive year-end tax planning
· Manage multiple priorities, clients, and deadlines
· Supervise, train, and review work of other team members
Qualifications:
· Current CPA license
· Strong grasp of accounting, general ledger, and financial statement concepts
· Current CPA firm experience, ideally with a business management or family office type firm. 5-10 years recent experience preferred.
· In depth knowledge and experience with tax return concepts for Individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, LLC’s, Partnership’s
· Experience with tax audits and reviewing and responding to notices
· Strong software skills, including proficiency in Excel, CCH ProSystem (preferred) or Axcess
What We Offer:
· For those on partner track: competitive compensation, commensurate with your performance
· For salaried employees: market/competitive salary, performance bonuses, 401K with company contribution, paid time off, company paid health benefits, paid CPE time off, paid parking, flexible schedule, free/reimbursed concert tickets, very busy schedule with room for growth, supportive, professional and casual work environment
If this position meets your career goals and objectives please reply with a resume and cover letter telling us about you and your interest in the position. Our compensation is competitive with the market.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Paychex21
- Truist12
- ADP11
- Jackson Hewitt8
- Jobot4
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified public accountant jobs.
- Active CPA license issued by a state board of accountancy
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience with tax software including CCH, ProSystem fx, or Thomson Reuters
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Two or more years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience
Tips for Your Certified Public Accountant Job Search
Highlight your CPA license status clearly
Put your CPA license number, issuing state, and current status at the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicant tracking systems filter for this automatically, and hiring managers won't hunt for it.
Tailor your resume to the service line
Audit, tax, and advisory roles pull from the same candidate pool but want different proof points. If you're applying to a tax role, lead with tax compliance volume and software like CCH or ProSystem fx. Don't submit the same resume to both.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified public accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by their client industry mix
Mid-size regional firms often specialize in real estate, healthcare, or manufacturing clients. If your experience concentrates in one industry, search for firms known for that niche rather than chasing the Big Four, where your specialization may get lost.
Prepare a technical skills inventory before interviews
Interviewers at corporate accounting roles routinely test ERP proficiency, close-cycle ownership, and lease accounting under ASC 842. List the specific systems you've worked in and the transactions you've touched so you can answer precisely, not generally.
Negotiate offer timing around busy season
Start dates before January or after April put you in the middle of tax season, which complicates onboarding for both sides. If your offer comes in late fall, asking to start in May or June is a reasonable request that most firms anticipate.
Certified Public Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified public accountants?
The companies hiring the most certified public accountants right now include Paychex, Truist, and ADP, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at both large public accounting firms and corporate finance teams in sectors like healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
How many certified public accountant jobs are remote?
About 42% of certified public accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it a more flexible field than many finance roles. Tax compliance and advisory work tends to have the highest share of remote options, while audit roles requiring on-site client visits remain more office-based.
How do you become a certified public accountant?
You become a certified public accountant by completing a bachelor's degree with enough accounting credits to meet your state's requirements, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam administered by the AICPA, fulfilling your state's experience requirement under a licensed CPA, and applying for licensure through your state board of accountancy. Requirements vary by state, so check your state board's rules directly.
How do you get hired as a certified public accountant with little experience?
Entry-level certified public accountant roles typically go to candidates who have passed at least one or two sections of the CPA Exam before applying, because it signals commitment even without a full license. Internships at public accounting firms are the most direct path in, and many firms convert interns to full-time staff accountants. Targeting regional or mid-size firms over national ones improves your odds early in your career.
What does the certified public accountant interview process look like?
Most certified public accountant interviews run across two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your licensure status and software experience. A hiring manager interview follows, covering technical accounting scenarios such as revenue recognition, deferred taxes, or audit sampling. Final rounds at larger firms often include a panel with senior staff and may include a brief written exercise or case study.
Where can I find and apply to certified public accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to certified public accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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