Accounting Careers in San Francisco

Working at SD Mayer

At SD Mayer, we understand that balancing family, fun and a rewarding career can be challenging. That’s why we embrace flexible work schedules, paid time off to spend with your family, opportunities to volunteer in your community and an entrepreneurial environment that will help you develop a career path you can be proud of. At SD Mayer, we CARE about you.

We Care

SD Mayer & Associates goes beyond financial services by fostering client relationships, promoting an inclusive culture, and supporting the community. They focus on understanding client needs to deliver customized solutions and utilize technology and innovation to positively impact businesses and society.

WE CARE ABOUT COMPANY & CULTURE

Our people are our biggest asset and our culture of caring is infectious. It spreads to everything we do—our work with clients, community volunteering and holiday lunches. Our employees are excited about being part of our company, love their career, respect each other and function as a team.

WE CARE ABOUT OUR CLIENTS

Regardless of size, we anticipate client needs, are pro-active and have contact with them at least four times a year.

We also routinely find ways to make sure our clients and referrals know we care about them through tokens of appreciation, like a quick note, a book we think they’d find interesting or a bottle of wine.

WE CARE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

Our employees participate in clean-up days, food bank events, annual blood drives, rebuilding homes and some even run their own nonprofit organizations.

Career Path

From the moment you walk in our front door, you will be inspired by our wall of ground-breaking individuals that carved new paths before us, like Steve Jobs, who once said, “we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do”. At SD Mayer, we don’t want you to just clock in and clock out, but to feel empowered to contribute smart ideas that will help our firm grow and push us into unchartered territory. If you’re passionate about an industry or service line, we encourage you to take advantage of our entrepreneurial nature and bring your business case to our leadership team. We might just ask you to lead the charge. At the end of the day, we want you to be happy about how you spend your day, whether it’s crunching numbers, interacting with our clients or working behind the scenes on firm operations.

INTERNSHIPS +

For Students

An internship is a great way to see if a career in accounting is the right path for you. We have interns work with us year-round, doing everything from working in marketing, to working with our accountants and to get noticed by the leadership team. It’s a great way to build your resume, start your career and gain valuable insights and networking opportunities that will stay with you throughout your career.

EXPERIENCED +

For Professionals

Seasoned professionals are valuable to our growth and in mentoring our new recruits. We are always looking for experienced accounting staff that bring their wealth of knowledge and insights into our firm. We are looking for people that want to take us to the next level, are entrepreneurial, smart and full of energy.

Benefits

SD Mayer & Associates offers more than accounting services; they provide a supportive community focused on your success and well-being, with benefits like education, training, profit sharing, flexible time off, healthcare, and numerous perks to foster personal and professional growth.

COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

At SD Mayer, community involvement is one of the core pillars of our business. We believe deeply in giving back to the organizations that have given and continue to give so much to us. Without them, we would just be another accounting firm.We truly care about the communities we live and work in. Throughout the year, we prove this in a couple of ways:

1. The SD Mayer Foundation
Our foundation finds ways to provide financial support for a variety of charitable organizations, including collecting and matching donations from employees.

2. The 5 Buckets Foundation
This foundation has a mission to ensure that everyone has the financial tools necessary to lead a successful future. Through books, presentations and a curriculum, they present financial literacy to both young adults, students and working professionals who need to learn the basics, or prepare a plan for their families and retirement.

3. We Care Committee
This committee provides two types of services—volunteer opportunities and client appreciation giving. Past volunteer opportunities have included the SF-Marin Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity and the Boys & Girls Club of SF.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

We support your personal and professional development through our affiliations with membership organizations we belong to.

1. BDO Alliance USA
As a member of BDO Alliance USA, our staff has access to thousands of hours of CPE, training and webinars. We are also able to attend many of the events BDO offers, including their annual conference.

2. CalCPA Education Foundation
As a member of CalCPA, you have access to hundreds of CPE courses that will keep you current as an active CPA.

3. CPA Exam Reimbursement
It’s pretty simple–pass the CPA Exam and we’ll reimburse you the costs of the exam, plus you’ll get a monetary bonus.

401K PLAN & PROFIT SHARING / BONUS PLAN

SD Mayer supports employee retirement preparation and investment by having 401(k) and Roth Profit-Sharing Plans, to which SD Mayer may contribute a discretionary amount based on Company profits. 401(k) plans provide a long-term vehicle to accumulate savings. It offers a convenient, payroll-deductible method for you to supplement your retirement benefits.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

1. Dress For Your Day
We work hard all week and believe that flexibility in how you dress isn’t something you should have to worry about. Jeans are okay all week, just make sure you look professional and are client-friendly. Ties are optional.

2. Healthy Work Environment
Everyone has the option of a sit/stand desk, and large computer screens to help you not only get your work done more productively, but get fit at the same time.

3. Office Perks
Each office is unique but the common thread is lunchtime—either potlucks or company provided meals; all the coffee you can drink; happy hours; free snacks in the break rooms; a wellness room; ice cream socials … and much, much more.

4. Traditions
Steve loves traditions, like the annual after-tax baseball game, or the holiday parties. It’s something we all look forward to and great chance to catch up with each other.

5. Health & Wellness Subsidy
We support your desire take care of yourself through mind, body and spiritual activities. For example, if you hit the gym, we’ll reimburse some of the costs once you are eligible.

6. Regular Staff Meetings
We’re not talking about departmental staff meetings either. This is the entire company getting together to talk about the state of the union, meet new faces, and get some departmental updates.

7. Smaller Firm = More Freedom
One thing you can’t get from a large firm is the freedom to make a big difference. Your entrepreneurial way of thinking will help us and in turn, will help you. We’re always looking for big thinkers, who will just get things done and make us better than we already are.

8. Community Involvement
Our values include caring for company culture, clients and community. If you want to make a difference to our firm and the community, we want to talk to you.

9. Work With Steve
With over 40 years of experience, Steve has a ton of stories that all have great business insights behind them, just check out his blogs. He’s also started two successful firms, owns several businesses and is an all-around great mentor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at SD Mayer?

SD Mayer emphasizes a “culture of caring,” flexible work schedules, and paid time off so employees can balance family, fun, and a rewarding career. Team members are encouraged to respect one another, work collaboratively, and contribute to an inclusive environment where people are excited about their careers and feel valued as the firm’s “biggest asset.”

What career paths and opportunities for growth are available?

From day one, employees are encouraged to bring ideas, pursue industries or service lines they’re passionate about, and even pitch new business cases to leadership. The firm supports both students (through year-round internships in accounting and marketing) and seasoned professionals, offering clear paths to contribute, mentor others, and “lead the charge” as the firm grows.

What benefits does SD Mayer offer its employees?

SD Mayer provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes education and training, CPA exam reimbursement, 401(k) and Roth profit-sharing plans, generous flexible time off (a version of unlimited PTO), paid holidays, and healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision). Employees also have access to FSAs, commuter benefits, long-term care options, wellness subsidies, and a variety of office perks and traditions.

How does SD Mayer support community involvement and volunteering?

Community involvement is described as a core pillar of the business, supported through the SD Mayer Foundation, The 5 Buckets Foundation, and a “We Care Committee.” Employees volunteer at organizations such as the SF-Marin Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and Boys & Girls Club of SF, reflecting the firm’s commitment to giving back where staff live and work.

What professional development and training opportunities does SD Mayer provide?

SD Mayer invests heavily in learning through affiliations like BDO Alliance USA and the CalCPA Education Foundation, giving staff access to thousands of hours of CPE, training, webinars, and conferences. The firm also reimburses CPA exam costs and pays a bonus upon passing, ensuring employees stay technically sharp and well-supported in their professional growth.

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SD Mayer & Associates offers diverse accounting opportunities in tax, audit, wealth management, and consulting. The firm values strategic innovation, providing an exciting growth environment. Joining their team fosters both personal and professional development. Contact them to explore rewarding career possibilities.

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