Full-Time Tax Staff Accountant

Job Description Job Description Established West LA CPA firm has an immediate opening for a full time Staff Accountant with at least 1 to 2 years of experience to assist with tax preparation and planning. This position may be offered as per Diem to Full-Time with Full Benefits. We offer a flexible work environment. In addition to offering competitive salaries and bonuses, our excellent benefits package includes 401(k), paid personal time off and medical, vision, and other optional insurance plans. We also provide continuing education and CPA licensing support. We have a fully stocked kitchen including snacks, fruit, breakfast and lunch items, as well as special items like ice cream and many types of beverages. We want our employees to have the “comforts of home” while they work in an environment where employees feel valued and respected. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare high-net-worth individual, corporate, partnership, gift and trust tax returns Perform bookkeeping entries, monthly bank reconciliations and generate financial reports using Quickbooks Process Payroll, Payroll Tax Deposits, and Quarterly Payroll Tax returns Prepare annual 1099's Prepare business license registration and renewals Make adjusting journal entries for client bookkeeping including adjusting schedules and reclassifying expenses Tax planning and consulting Respond to various taxing authorities on behalf of client for notices received Skills and Requirements: Must be able to efficiently use Quickbooks and common office software including Excel, Outlook, Word Correspond directly with clients and vendors CPA or EA certificate preferred but not necessary Proven competence in use of computer tax preparation using CCH Axcess, tax research and tax planning software programs.