Tax Senior Associate Jobs in California
Tax Senior Associate jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with concentrated demand across public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services in a state whose size and economic complexity sustain year-round hiring at every level from newly promoted associate through senior. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the primary hiring centers, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC maintain large California presences and post consistently across their tax practices. The most in-demand specialties are state and local tax, corporate income tax compliance, and international tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Overview
Nolan Capital is looking for a Senior Accountant with a strong tax focus to join our accounting team. This role owns day-to-day general ledger accounting while also supporting tax compliance, provision, and planning work across the portfolio. It's a great fit for someone who wants both the discipline of GL close work and the variety of tax exposure, ideally with a background in real estate. This is a full-time, onsite position (5 days a week in-office); it is not remote or hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Accounting
- Own the full general ledger: journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
- Lead month-end and year-end close, including variance analysis and supporting schedules
- Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure entries are properly classified and documented
- Partner with property/asset management teams to reconcile intercompany and entity-level activity
Tax
- Support preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including coordination with outside tax preparers
- Assist with income tax provision calculations and related workpapers
- Track and apply real estate-specific tax considerations (e.g., depreciation schedules, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, property tax filings) where applicable
- Research tax issues and help ensure compliance with changing tax regulations
- Respond to tax notices and support audits as needed
Other
- Assist with internal controls, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the accounting, finance, and asset management teams
- Partner directly with the Chairman and CFO on select strategic projects and initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Hands-on general ledger accounting experience is required (journal entries, reconciliations, close process)
- Solid working knowledge of tax concepts and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines
- CPA, CPA candidate, or actively pursuing CPA licensure is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior accounting experience in real estate (property management, real estate investment, or development) is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with real estate-specific tax matters (depreciation, property tax, partnership allocations)
- Experience with real estate-focused accounting/ERP platforms (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)
Work Schedule & Location
This role is fully onsite, 5 days a week, based at our office in Hermosa Beach. There is no remote or hybrid option for this position.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
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Tax Senior Associate Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- BDO12
- KPMG12
- RSM10
- SingerLewak LLP10
- Baker Tilly Canada9
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing51
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Technology & Software7
- Manufacturing2
- Investment & Asset Management2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across California.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required or in progress
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Two to four years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department
- Proficiency with tax preparation and research software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or OneSource
- Strong working knowledge of federal and California state income tax laws and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements or business units under deadline pressure
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in California?
Most tax senior associates in California hold a CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting California's education and experience requirements. Candidates typically start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, complete the required semester hours in accounting and business subjects, and gain experience in a public accounting firm or corporate tax department before moving into a senior associate role.
How much do tax senior associates make in California?
Tax senior associates in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in California?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in California right now include BDO, KPMG, and RSM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of large multinational corporations and major public accounting offices means demand is consistent across both Big Four firms and mid-market practices with significant state and local tax work.
Which California cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine have the most tax senior associate openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the largest share of demand given their density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and large regional offices of national accounting practices, while San Jose reflects Silicon Valley's concentration of technology companies with complex domestic and international tax needs.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many professional roles. About 59% of tax senior associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on research, compliance preparation, and review that can be done from anywhere. The portions most likely to remain in-person are client meetings, team reviews, and busy-season collaboration at larger offices.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or staff tax role at a California public accounting firm, where large offices of regional and national firms run structured new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through tax compliance work before promoting into senior associate positions. Candidates without direct tax experience often move in from adjacent roles in audit or finance at California-based companies, and having CPA exam progress or a completed master's degree in taxation from a California university strengthens an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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