Our Los Angeles based CPA, Tax, Accounting, and Business Management firm is looking for an individual to join our Tax & Accounting Support team.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced individual, with a background in tax & accounting support with collating, assembly, and processing of tax returns as a main focus, along with general administrative office tasks and responsibilities.
Applicants must have 2- 4 years with the following tax experience:collating tax returns, filing, processing of various tax, accounting, and payroll related documents and general office and administrative duties.
This position will support the firm's professional staff in the areas of Tax & Accounting. Experience in a public accounting firm or involving the areas of Tax & Accounting required. Some bookkeeping experience could also be helpful.
Primary responsibilities include:
Ability to support the tax and accounting department and meet strict deadlines
Work as part of a team to meet all tax filing requirements and due dates
Delegate workflow between team members
Collate, assemble, organize and process tax return documents
Prepare client invoices
Assist with client payment collections
Maintain filing system
Order supplies
Help maintain the main tax and pension plan filing
Maintain client documents and files
Scanning documents for electronic archive
Prepare various types of letters for professional staff
Sort and deliver mail
Set up of new clients
Coordinate and track tax return extensions
Direct communication with firm clients via phone, email, and fax
Communicate with various firm vendors
Provide administrative support as needed to staff
Answer/ direct phone calls as needed
Manage appointments and various calendars as needed
We are looking for candidates who understand the importance of CLIENT SERVICE and who are eager to contribute to the firm's continued success. Candidates must have strong and proven communication skills, focused, self-motivated, and reliable. You should also be outgoing and personable, as this position requires superior customer service and TEAMWORK working directly with clients and departments.
Candidates with an interest in gaining further knowledge in the field of Tax & Accounting, also a plus.
Requirements
Candidates with 2-4 years of experience in an Administrative and/or Support office environment. Candidates must have willingness to learn and ability to think outside the box.
Candidates must be proficient in OUTLOOK, EXCEL and WORD. Lacerte tax software experience is also required.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, and profit sharing 401k. We also offer additional learning tools and courses to promote personal growth and professional advancement.