Job Description

Jeffrey Wriedt & Co., CPA’s is a locally owned CPA firm in Salinas and has been in business for 40 years. We take immense pride in our work and constantly strive to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We value our employees and will pave a path for career progression by providing continuous learning and training mentorship. We invest in our employees’ futures by providing opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our firm also encourages community involvement to make a positive impact in Salinas and Monterey County.

We are looking for a CPA who can problem solve, is detail oriented and has strong organizational skills. The primary responsibilities will include income tax preparation for individuals, business entities, and trusts.

We offer:

-          Competitive pay and bonuses

-          Generous paid time off

-          Flexible work schedule if needed for outside responsibilities

-          Group health plan

-          Dental and vision insurance

-          Retirement plan with company match

-          Tuition reimbursement

-          Full time position (overtime when needed during busy deadlines)

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

-          Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns

-          Produce neat and concise workpapers that result in an accurate and timely tax return

-          Maintain a proactive mentality for tax planning before calendar and fiscal year ends

-          Build a professional relationship with clients for assigned engagements

-          Responsible for day-to-day oversight of various tax returns and tax planning projects, in addition to effectively communicating with clients on a one-on-one basis

-          Ability to assume responsibility for completion of agreed upon assignments

-          Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

-          Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent service

-          Works well with others

-          Prepare some accounting or bookkeeping functions, as needed

-          Continue professional development efforts through an intentional growth plan

-          Interest in equity/ownership in the practice – not a pre-requisite but there is no ceiling for the right person

Required skills and desired experience:

-          CPA or CPA candidate

-          3 – 5 years (or more) in public accounting – focusing on tax preparation

-          Proficient in MS Office 365, Word, and Excel

-          Knowledge of working with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online. The more experience the better

-          Knowledge of Lacerte a plus

-           Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

-          Team player who embraces collaboration, change and improvement

-          Oral and written Spanish skills a plus

Company Description

Jeffrey Wriedt & Co., CPA’s is a locally owned CPA firm in Salinas and has been in business for 40 years. We take immense pride in our work and constantly strive to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We value our employees and will pave a path for career progression by providing continuous learning and training mentorship. We invest in our employees’ futures by providing opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our firm also encourages community involvement to make a positive impact in Salinas and Monterey County.