Full-time CPA Tax Preparer

Are you an early-career professional with a year or more of experience in public accounting and ready to take your next step in tax? As a tax-focused Experienced Associate, you’ll join a collaborative team supporting clients across a variety of industries while sharpening your skills and building lasting relationships.
Full-time

Are you an early-career professional with a year or more of experience in public accounting and ready to take your next step in tax? As a tax-focused Experienced Associate, you’ll join a collaborative team supporting clients across a variety of industries while sharpening your skills and building lasting relationships.

As a tax-focused Experienced Associate, you'll join a collaborative team supporting high net worth clients, gaining valuable experience and fostering professional growth. You will be responsible for assisting with tax planning, preparation, and compliance for our diverse client base. We exist to improve the lives of our people, our clients, and our communities.

Aldrich supports individuals’ pursuit of wild success in life and work, and their ability to impact their colleagues, clients, and communities. Prepare complex individual and high-net-worth tax returns and preparations (1040s)
Research technical tax matters and prepare written communications
Support tax planning projects and develop strategies for clients
Analyze financial records and transactions to determine tax liability
Communicate tax matters to senior associates and managers
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university
1+ year of recent public accounting experience focused on tax
Working toward CPA licensure (or already licensed)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tax preparation software preferred
Ability to sit for the CPA exam if not already licensed

Health Insurance Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance as well as health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with 1.5% match and 5% discretionary profit sharing
Time Off: 5 weeks of vacation and sick leave in the form of a Paid Time-Off bank, 10 Paid Holidays including two floating holidays, 16 Hours of Volunteer Time, Paid Sabbaticals, and Paid Parental Leave

This is a full-time position and will be required to be onsite.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation. Aldrich makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. A reasonable estimate of the current annual salary for the full-time position is $71,500 - 80,000.

We value strong academic performance as part of our hiring process. We may also ask for updated transcripts later in the process, and if your academic performance doesn’t reflect the standards we consider during hiring, we may adjust our decision.

If these are not submitted, your application may not be considered. Be sure to upload all documents in PDF format.

This position is available in-person in either our Mission Valley or Carlsbad office.