CPA Firm Senior Tax Manager

Hocking Denton Palmquist

Bakersfield, California

Date Posted August 28, 2025
Industry General Accounting
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified

Description:

*CPA Firm Senior Tax Manager*

*Are you having second thoughts about staying at your present firm after this past tax season?*

*Are you tired of the structure of a typical CPA firm with its limited earning potential?*

*Would you like to be compensated beyond whatever you dreamt was possible in public accounting with no cap on your earnings?*

*Would you like to be part of a firm, where people start after college and don’t leave?*

*Would you like to be at a firm where they walk the talk on work life balance?*

*Would you like to work with a firm where your professional growth will exceed any other?*

*Would you like to be at the best place to take care of your family?*

*Would you like to find the last stop in your career?*

*If you answered yes to all the above Hocking Denton Palmquist may be the right place for you.*

Since 1958, Hocking Denton Palmquist has been taking care of the accounting and business needs of a diverse group of closely held companies and their families. With 3 offices, we are committed to helping each client achieve and maintain long term success. Our services are efficient, trustworthy and reliable.

There is a reason why people start working here right out of college and don’t leave till retirement. It is unlikely that you would earn more at any other accounting firm, because there is virtually unlimited earning potential. We are a no drama firm, without a rigid corporate structure, where people are not micromanaged, and you get to learn from some of most experienced and best people in the accounting profession. We walk the talk on work life balance. You will have personal time flexibility, and you will never work over 60 hours per week during tax season, unless you want to. There a plenty of opportunities for advancement, thus you don’t have to move on to move up to more senior positions. There is definitely a partner track for the right candidate.

Due to a retirement and business growth, we are seeking a Senior Tax Manager, who is tired of the grind of a typical CPA firm. If you are a self-starter, you can grow and exceed at your own pace. You will be given clients to manage, and you will be their main point of contact in a less stressful environment than the typical firm. Instead of being a cog in the wheel, you will be part of a family, where there is constant collaboration, so you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Find out why people love working here.

Our requirements are stringent:

· 5 - 10 years + of accounting firm tax experience

· CPA mandatory

· Comfortable working with closely held businesses and their owners

· Proven track record of training, reviewing and mentoring 2+ staff

· Demonstrated ability to maintain client relationships and to be a trusted business advisor

· Comfortable with financial statement preparation, compilations and reviews

· Competent QuickBooks experience

· Lacerte software experience a plus

· Industry experience a plus in: Physician Practices, Retail, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Small Closely Held Businesses

We offer an outstanding compensation package including:

· Base salary of 130k to 200k commensurate with experience

· Annual bonus potential between 8% and 12%

· 401k with 3% company match

· Health, dental & vision insurance

· And more…..

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance



Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
* CPA Firm Tax Preparation: 5 years (Required)
* CPA Firm Staff Supervisory: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* CPA License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Bakersfield, CA 93309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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