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Accountant (CPA)

Edgar Law Group LLP

Accountant (CPA)

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

     

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    We are seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with demonstrated experience in Intuit's line of products. The ideal candidates must be adept in Tax practice and documentation. Additionally, he/she must have an outgoing personality and fluent in written/spoken English. A second language is a plus, as we have a very diverse client base. Audit experience, in addition to Tax experience, is also a plus.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Conduct tax interviews with clients.
    • Request, collect, and compile all necessary documents required to complete required tasks.
    • Prepare corporate, personal and fiduciary income tax returns.
    • Prepare Financial Statements (review and compilations)
    • Accounting & Bookkeeping functions.
    • Corporate reorganizations.
    • Payroll and Sales Tax.
    • Tax Research & Writing
    • Update clients with the relevant changes in tax laws.
    • Maintain existing and new relationships.
    • Mentor clients and (or) their bookkeepers on best accounting practices.
    • Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively.
    • Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
    • Uphold the excellent reputation of our firm.
    • Maintain communication with IRS, State Agencies, and our clients.
    • Be the firm’s point-of-contact on accounting-related matters.
    • Maintain highly organized and updated client files.
    • Work collaboratively with Enrolled Agents to participate in Tax strategy planning and to achieve shared goals.
    • Foreign Bank account reporting & FATCA.
    • Tax strategy & minimization.
    • Other accounting-related tasks as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    • Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting
    • Required: 5+ years in public accounting (MBA Finance is an added advantage)
    • Required: Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
    • Required: Familiarity with QuickBooks
    • Business and personal tax experience is a plus
    • Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office
    • Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
    • Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
    • Able to thrive in deadline-driven environment
    • General Business Knowledge
    • Customer Service

    Company Description

    With over 30 years of combined experience, Edgar Law Group brings together a formidable team of attorneys, enrolled agents and CPAs with robust capabilities in Tax Law, Accounting & Bookkeeping, Estate Planning, Business Law, Probate, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning. Our team is characterized by excellence and commitment. We pride in our culture of commitment and excellence toward every client that walks through our door.