Job Description

ABOUT US:

We are a professional accounting & tax firm located in Covina, California comprised of highly qualified, experienced professionals. Since the beginning, we have offered a full range of accounting, tax, and business consulting services.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED TAX ACCOUNTANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time.

LOCATION: Job is performed at a specific office address.

TAX ACCOUNTANT - JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

· Strong knowledge of Tax Preparation; must have experience in Individual, Corporate and Partnership tax filings.

· Financial statement preparation.

· 5 years or more accounting experience.

· Analyze tax reporting agency notices.

· Excellent verbal & written communications skills.

· Ability to work overtime January through April 15.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Professional, well organized, detail-oriented skillset.

· 5+ years of experience in preparing in Individual, Corporate and Partnership tax returns.

· 5+ years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

· Strong knowledge of Lacerte tax software.

· Working knowledge of QuickBooks software.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Preparing individual tax returns.

· Preparing business/corporate tax returns.

· Processing payroll and preparing quarterly payroll tax returns.

· Preparing sales tax returns.

· Preparing business financial statements.

· Gathering data to ensure accuracy of returns and statements prepared.

· Researching and summarizing tax law.

· Responding to inquiries from federal, state, and local tax authorities.

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:

· Competitive compensation based on experience.

· Bonuses based on performance.

· 401(k) Employer-matching retirement plan.

· Health insurance.

· Paid vacation.

· Paid sick time.

TAX ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

· Licensed Enrolled Agent (E.A) – Must be in good standing with the IRS and/or Licensed CTEC-Registered Tax Preparer.

· Strong communication skills.

· We represent clients across all industries and backgrounds; therefore you must be comfortable communicating via phone, in-person and written correspondence.

· Must be able to work independently on client needs, but also contribute to overall team goals.

· The right candidate will be well organized and have a strong work ethic.

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

· Positive energy level, displays enthusiasm and is an active team member.

· Clear verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines.

· Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

· Dependable and on-time for scheduled workdays.

***PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: ENROLLED AGENT (E.A) AND/OR CTEC-REGISTERED TAX PREPARER.

Job Type: Full-time