Tax Accountant (IMMEDIATE OPENING)

JBA•Encino, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate opening for a Tax Accountant at a well established public accounting firm located in the San Fernando Valley. This will be a full time/direct hire position for a candidate looking for a long term opportunity. Salary will be determined based off the experience of the candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Accounting
Active CPA a bonus but not required
3-5 years experience at public accounting firm
Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
Understanding of state and federal taxes.
Broad exposure to federal income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations.

Responsibilities

Implement client’s engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects).
Manage engagements budgets.
Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on tax projects.
Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
Prepare more complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations.
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Assist partners on proposals and business development calls.
Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives.
Possess an understanding of state and foreign tax issues.
Perform other job-related duties as necessary.