How much does a Tax Accountant make in San Diego, CA? The average Tax Accountant salary in San Diego, CA is $71,585 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $64,828 and $79,502. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Tax Accountant in San Diego, CA
JBS USA - Greeley , CO
JBS is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Accountant to join our growing tax department. This position will be responsible for all aspects of state and local sales & use tax, including the preparation of the ...
Careersinfood.com - 3 days ago
3 Bridge Networks - Fremont , CA
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to join our finance team at a leading Private Equity Fund. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax accounting ...
LinkedIn - 15 days ago
CMM Financial Services - Oklahoma City , OK
Experience in tax preparation and tax strategy (CPA, EA, or tax certification preferred but not required). * Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws for individuals and businesses
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
KEB - O'Fallon , IL
... A certified or CPA exam eligible • Public accounting tax experience • Personnel management experience • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills • Software proficiencies include
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
TBG | The Bachrach Group - Boca Raton , FL
One of our clients, a prestigious global real estate investment firm based in Boca Raton, is looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a ...
LinkedIn - 20 days ago
Display Source Alliance, LLC. - Garland , TX
State Sales Tax Accountant Sales & Use Tax Compliance Location: Garland, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Finance/Accounting Reports To: [CFO/Controller] About Display Source Alliance (DSA ...
ZipRecruiter - 25 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tax Accountant in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Tax Accountant ranges from $64,828 to $79,502 with the average base salary of $71,585. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,632 to $82,691 with the average total cash compensation of $73,977.

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