Staff Tax Accountant - Detail-Oriented, Client-Focused

Shapiro & Co., An Accountancy Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

SIMPLE retirement plan

Continuing education

Job summary

Shapiro & Co., An Accountancy Corporation, a San Diego-based firm, seeks a staff-level accountant to prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. You will handle quarterly estimated payments and assist with audits, research, and financial statement preparation.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in public accounting, a degree in Accounting or Tax, strong organization, and client-focused communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a client-service focus.
• Able to work within a team and report to multiple people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and trust tax returns.
• Prepare federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Prepare monthly compiled financial statements with bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with tax audits and tax research.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Produce organized and professional client deliverables.

Skills

Organization & time management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Accounting or Tax degree

Tools

Lacerte

Excel

Canopy

Job description

Shapiro & Co., An Accountancy Corporation, a San Diego-based firm, seeks a staff-level accountant to prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. You will handle quarterly estimated payments and assist with audits, research, and financial statement preparation.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in public accounting, a degree in Accounting or Tax, strong organization, and client-focused communication.