Senior Accountant

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Candidates and recent experience must come from the State of California!

  • BA or BS in Accounting
  • CPA Preferred but not required
  • Recent experience must be in the State of California;
  • Minimum of 2-years of recent TAX or AUDIT accounting experience working for a CPA firm in the state of California;
  • For tax focus candidates, experience with business entity income tax issues (planning, structure, taxation, etc);
  • For audit focus candidates, experience in Low Income Housing preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
  • Experience with AdvanceFlow, ProSystem fx and GoFileRoom preferred;
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management, staff, clients, and outside business contacts;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Integrity and honesty, motivated and dedicated, detail-oriented, team-oriented, strong work ethic, positive attitude, polite, and approachable;
  • Willingness to learn.

Job Requirements:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Tax Focus:

  • Prepare advanced income tax returns for individuals, trusts and business entities;
  • Review income tax returns prepared by tax associates for individuals, trusts, and various business entities;
  • Mentor tax preparers through the review process;
  • Research complex tax issues and prepare summaries and recommendations;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Audit Focus:

  • Prepare, review, and/or audit compilation procedures utilizing AdvanceFlow software;
  • Manage & mentor accounting professionals and assistants overseeing accounting work, reviewing work papers and completing compilations;
  • Manage client engagements with an emphasis on communication, timeliness and quality;
  • Prepare, review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness;
  • Prepare state and federal income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, non-profits and individuals using ProSystem fx;
  • Complete assignments timely;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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