Staff Accountant

We are an established and growing accounting firm in Santa Monica that seeks a Staff Accountant to join our team. The company offers the rare benefit of a work/life balance to its employees and is searching for a team player who enjoys what they do and wants to be a part of an established firm with opportunity for growth and advancement. This is a unique position for a professional in search of a firm that values an employee’s personal life as much as their professional contribution to the firm.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the following:

• Preparing tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates.
• Maintaining bookkeeping and accounting records for clients, including general journal and cash accounts, bill paying and monthly account reconciliation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Processing payroll and payroll taxes for clients.
• Creating and maintaining cash flow analysis, balance sheets, and income statements for clients.
• Calculating and maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules for clients.
• Tracking and filing personal property taxes for clients.
• Frequently communicating with clients and providing them with a high level of service.
• Coordinating billing for outside service providers and vendors for clients.
• Applying strong knowledge of accounting practices, applicable laws and regulations; verifying documents for completeness and compliance with applicable laws.
• Assisting in client audits as necessary.
• Tax research/planning.
• Using various software applications, such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical packages, and graphics to assemble, manipulate and/or format data/or reports.

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or related field with a minimum of two years related work experience in accounting and tax preparation. Candidate must also be proficient in accounting and tax software (QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax), MS Word and MS Excel.

In addition, this position requires the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Ability to be an independent thinker.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email your cover letter, resume and salary history to careers@givenco.com.

Tax Manager

Unique opportunity for Tax Manger Looking for Work/Life Balance

We are an established and growing accounting firm in Santa Monica that seeks a dynamic individual for a Tax Manager position. The company offers the rare benefit of a work/life balance to its managers and is searching for a team player who enjoys what they do and wants to be a part of an established firm with opportunity for growth and advancement. This is a unique position for a tax professional in search of a firm that values an employee’s personal life as much as their professional contribution to the firm.

The Tax Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates.
• Providing comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services and tax compliance services.
• Resolving issues on tax returns.
• Preparing tax projections and making recommendations for tax planning.
• Reviewing business management client general ledgers maintained by firm and preparing adjusted journal entries.
• Reviewing depreciation and amortization schedules for clients.
• Reviewing personal property tax information prepared by firm.
• Communicating frequently with clients and providing the highest level of service.
• Assisting in review of financial forecasting.
• Applying advanced knowledge of accounting practices, applicable laws and regulations; verifying documents for completeness and compliance with applicable laws.
• Managing client audits as necessary.
• Researching complex tax laws and regulations.
• Mentoring and training of employees.
• Pursuing and exceeding client expectations by proactively establishing a solid business relationship between the client and the firm.
• Developing new business.

This position requires a CPA license and a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or related field with a minimum of seven years related work experience in accounting and tax preparation. Masters in taxation is highly preferred. Candidate must also be proficient in accounting and tax software (QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax), MS Word and MS Excel.

In addition, this position requires the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Seven to eight years of tax preparation with individual, corporate, partnership, trust and estate returns.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex tax issues.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, and to articulate complex information.
• Excellent advisory and compliance skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws/regulations for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates.
• Advanced managerial and leaderships skills.
• Demonstrated business development skills.

The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email your cover letter, resume and salary history to careers@givenco.com.