West Covina based CPA firm looking for a motivated person with 3-5 years recent tax and accounting/bookkeeping experience. Our firm prepares tax returns for C-Corps. S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs and individuals. We are seeking an Accountant/Tax Preparer to assist with business services we provide our clients. This position is part-time (approx. 24-30 hrs. per week) during tax season and may continue after April 15th.
Responsibilities will include:
-Client contact and relationship building
-Preparation of Individual, Trust, Partnership and Corporation tax returns
-Interview clients for tax prep.
-Provide thorough tax research
-Tax planning and consulting for individuals and businesses
-Identify financial and tax strategies
-Resolve issues with taxing authorities
-Accounting assistance to various types of businesses
-Preparation of Financial Statements
-Use QuickBooks accounting software and maintain client books
Qualifications:
-3-5 years experience in tax and accounting
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
-Highly detailed oriented, accurate and organized
-Strong working knowledge of general accounting and accounting systems such as QuickBooks
-Demonstrates understanding of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
-Team-oriented and able to work independently
-Excellent time management skills
-Motivated and passionate about their work
-Exhibits core values of integrity, accountability, leadership and professionalism
-Ability to effectively communicate complex tax and accounting issues
-Is passionate about their profession
-Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus