Certified Public Accountant at Brown & Sterling in San Diego, CA

Calling all CPAs/tax professionals!

At Brown & Sterling, we have experienced tremendous growth in our niche practice area and are expanding our team! Our Tax Strategy law firm is looking for a detail-oriented, thorough, meticulous, and conscientious CPA to join our growing team.

Benefits For Our Team:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: Up to $125,000 annually, plus discretionary bonuses
• Health (with 100% employer contribution toward employee’s premium).
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) (3% Safe Harbor) immediate, fully vested, and nonforfeitable interest in your Elective Deferral Account
• Paid Time Off
• Remote/Hybrid work structure

Responsibilities

About the Role:

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts using CCH Axcess software
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current tax regulations
• Analyze financial records to identify tax-saving opportunities and potential risks
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Respond to client inquiries and provide clear, actionable guidance

Compliance & Research

• Conduct tax research on complex issues and document findings
• Ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations and applicable state laws
• Assist with notices and correspondence with taxing authorities

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Utilize tax software and technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standardized procedures

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with tax strategists, other accountants, controllers, and operations staff
• Support firm initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

About You:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license required
• 3–7+ years of experience in tax preparation within a public accounting firm
• Experience with a variety of entity types and industries preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Knowledge of FBAR and International tax laws desired
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong client service and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during peak tax season
• Proficiency in CCH Axcess tax preparation software preferred and Microsoft Excel