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Certified Public Accountant or CPA Candidate

The Practice

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Certified Public Accountant

The Practice Certified Public Accountants is a full-service Palm Desert public accounting firm seeking an experienced public accounting professional to join our outstanding team.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical professional to join our growing team. This role is designed for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an aspiring CPA candidate who is eager to take on diverse responsibilities in tax planning, financial reporting, and client advisory.

Our tax professionals work directly with our partners, enjoy direct client contact and work with individuals and businesses at various levels of complexity.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a commitment to your professional development, a flexible work schedule outside of tax season and a professional culture that is unique in the public accounting environment.

Education & Professional Skills

Three plus years experience in public accounting,

Experience with Lacerte a plus, but not required

Detail and deadline-oriented

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communications skills with the ability to work with various clients

Solid tax preparation and planning skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Licensed Certified Public Accountant or Candidate

Technical Skills

Ability to comprehend various clients industries and businesses

Work paper preparation neat, accurate and understandable

Knowledge and understanding of tax statuses and tax preparation

Precision in estimating tax estimates and creative in exploring tax planning ideas

Knowledge and understanding of financial statement presentation

CPE is up to date and complies with California State Board of Accountancy

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals and practices (GAAP)

Ensures the firm's system of quality control processes and procedures is in place and the firm is in compliance with accounting standards

Assigns, monitors, coordinates and reviews projects performed by others within the firm

Provides management and supervision of day-to-day operations

Complies with operational policies and procedures. Identifies, communicates and implements new policies and practices to meet the needs of the firm

Benefits

Competitive compensation, Paid time off, paid holidays and Company Sponsored 401K plan

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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