Job Description

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.

To Apply: Please send updated resume in WORD format to anton.tilgren@jba.com