Tax Accountant, CPA

Unclassified - Beverly Hills, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Beverly Hills, CA

1-10 employees

About the position

This position offers a fantastic career opportunity at one of the Top 10 CPA Firms in Los Angeles, focusing on preparing, reviewing, and filing various tax returns for high net worth individuals, including celebrity clients, musicians, and sports figures. The role involves managing sophisticated tax issues, representing clients in IRS audits, and overseeing staff accountants while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file individual, partnership, trust, fiduciary, non-profit, and corporate tax returns.
• Manage sophisticated tax issues for high net worth individuals and celebrity clients.
• Prepare and file 1099 and 1096 information returns using CFS software with the IRS and FTB.
• Prepare and file 571-L business property tax statements with the county assessor's office.
• Analyze tax code and procedures to implement updates and changes into software programs.
• Represent clients in IRS audits, offer in compromise submissions, and installment agreements.
• Manage other staff accountants, their workload, and work schedules.
• Review all tax returns prepared by staff in two offices.
• Conduct pension plan audits and prepare, review, and compile financial statements.
• Perform bank reconciliations and analyze balance sheet, liability, and equity accounts.
• Engage in consultations with top CEOs and owners of various businesses.
• Review various financial ratios affecting client firms and make recommendations.

Requirements

• Active CPA required.
• Degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• 6-8 years of experience in Tax Accounting.
• Must be able to sign tax returns.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Utilize Access and various data extracting tools for data analysis.
• Proficient in Lacerte software, Drake tax software, UltraTax tax software, CFS, Tvalue, QuickBooks, Quicken, and various other financial and tax reporting software.

Benefits

• GREAT benefits with a stable company.