Senior Accountant (CPA preferred)

An 8-person CPA firm seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Accountant to join our team, with RECENT minimum five years of experience in PUBLIC ACCOUNTING in small and midsize firms.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the books and records for complex clients and reviewing staff work in accounting and tax. Must have extensive knowledge in accounting, tax preparation, tax planning, and training of staff, and must know how to prepare and review payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, 571-L’s, and business license returns.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial compilations.
• Performing other tasks as required, including monthly sales tax deposits and quarterly reporting.
• Review and preparation of tax returns for different types of entities, with excellent knowledge in LLCs, S-Corporations, and Nonprofits.

Qualifications/Education:

• 5 years of relevant public accounting needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA preferred.
• Experience managing other accounting staff
• Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Quickbooks, and Lacerte.

Personal Attributes:

• Communication: excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Independence & Collaboration: proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) with high attention-to-detail.
• Flexibility & Organization: adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing demands; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Driving Results: drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

Applicant must be available to work overtime and Saturdays during tax season January-April or as needed. Benefits include: life insurance, paid sick time, paid vacation time, Simple IRA plan, allowance toward health insurance. Salary starts at $70k and will be determined based on applicant's accounting experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Public accounting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arcadia, CA 91006 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000