Tax Associate Remote
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Deliver Accuracy. Empower Entrepreneurs. Work from Anywhere.
Why Profitwise
At Profitwise Accounting, we believe small businesses deserve big support. For 20 years, we've helped entrepreneurs thrive through proactive, cloud-based tax and accounting service sand we're just getting started. As a fully remote firm with a modern, people-first culture, we're looking for a skilled Tax Associate to join our growing team.
This is a full-time, fully remote role ideal for someone who's confident in tax preparation, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting business owners with compliance and clarity. You'll work independently, while collaborating with a team that values precision, accountability, and service excellence.
What You’ll Do- Prepare accurate federal and state tax returns for individuals and small business entities (S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships)
- Review client documentation and financials for completeness and accuracy
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax codes and filing deadlines
- Communicate with clients to request documents, resolve issues, and clarify data
- Conduct basic tax research to support accurate, compliant returns
- Use Quick Books and tax software to organize, prepare, and process returns
You're tech-savvy, dependable, and ready to hit the ground running. You bring:
- 2+ years of experience preparing individual and business tax returns
- Solid knowledge of federal and state tax laws and filing requirements
- Proficiency with Quick Books and tax software (Ultra Tax experience a plus)
- Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Great written and verbal communication
- Comfort working independently in a remote-first team
- CPA or EA (preferred, but not required)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldor equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years in tax preparation roles, preferably in public accounting
- Salary: $50,000 $ 80,000/year based on experience
- Performance-based bonuses
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO and paid holidays
- 40 hours/week with flexible scheduling between 8 AM 6 PM (your time zone)
- Overtime during peak season is infrequent (most team members avg 42 hours per week in tax season)
- 100% remote worklive and work where you thrive
- Supportive, collaborative culture rooted in our six core values:
- Humility, Ownership, Impact, Service Excellence, Grit, and Oneness
- Travel opportunities for in-person team meetups
- Meaningful work that supports real small business owners every day
- Opportunities for growth within a modern, tech-forward CPA firm
We specialize in serving e-commerce businesses, Amazon sellers, digital agencies, and startups across the U.S. Our clients rely on us for clarity, compliance, and strategic insightnot just tax filing. At Profitwise, you'll be part of a mission-driven, remote-first team that values both people and performance.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe're building a team as diverse as the clients we serve. Profitwise welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
Ready to Apply?If you’re an experienced Tax Preparer ready to grow your career with a forward-thinking, remote-first firm, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let's build something great together.
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