Full-Time Tax Staff Accountant

Established West LA CPA firm has an immediate opening for a full time Staff Accountant with at least 1 to 2 years of experience to assist with tax preparation and planning. This position may be offered as per Diem to Full-Time with Full Benefits.

We offer a flexible work environment. In addition to offering competitive salaries and bonuses, our excellent benefits package includes 401(k), paid personal time off and medical, vision, and other optional insurance plans. We also provide continuing education and CPA licensing support.

We have a fully stocked kitchen including snacks, fruit, breakfast and lunch items, as well as special items like ice cream and many types of beverages. We want our employees to have the “comforts of home” while they work in an environment where employees feel valued and respected.

All of this means you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and grow. If this sounds like a workplace where you would thrive, please send your resume with salary requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Prepare high-net-worth individual, corporate, partnership, gift and trust tax returns
• Perform bookkeeping entries, monthly bank reconciliations and generate financial reports using Quickbooks
• Process Payroll, Payroll Tax Deposits, and Quarterly Payroll Tax returns
• Prepare annual 1099's
• Prepare business license registration and renewals
• Make adjusting journal entries for client bookkeeping including adjusting schedules and reclassifying expenses
• Tax planning and consulting
• Respond to various taxing authorities on behalf of client for notices received

Skills and Requirements

• Must be resourceful, able to multitask, and able to work relatively independently to fulfill assigned duties and achieve goals.
• Must be able to efficiently use Quickbooks and common office software including Excel, Outlook, Word
• Correspond directly with clients and vendors
• CPA or EA certificate preferred but not necessary
• Proven competence in use of computer tax preparation using CCH Axcess, tax research and tax planning software programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Applicants that do not meet all qualifications may still apply and be considered for other positions.