Tax Accountant

Modern HR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern HR in Irvine is seeking an experienced, detail oriented and analytical accountant for its Tax & Audit department. The role is tax oriented, yet full business based, offering exposure to the full breadth of business, from tax to financial accounting and consulting, including mergers and acquisitions.

Essential functions include preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting tax research, and performing audit and accounting field work.

Qualifications

• B.A / B.S. in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA preferred.
• Travel to client locations required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership estate, trust and personal tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on tax-saving strategies
• Perform field work on financial statement audit and accounting engagements as necessary
• Communicate effectively within our firm and with clients.
• Travel to client locations as necessary.
• Contribute to team effort by completing related projects.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Analytical Thought

Communications Proficiency

GAAP Financial Reporting

Financial Statement Auditing

Relationship Building

Education

B.A / B.S. in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

One of our favorite clients is seeking an experienced, detail oriented and analytical accountant for their Tax & Audit department in Irvine. The position is tax oriented, yet full business based, permitting the successful candidate to experience the full breadth of the world of business. The position will entail working across all aspects o a clients business, from tax to financial accounting and consulting, including mergers and acquisitions. Allowing the development of all around business skills and build strong relationships with clients.

The clientele base is very diverse, ranging from various manufacturing businesses, to distribution, airline services, engineering, financial advisory, construction, energy, e-commerce, medical businesses, to television production companies. If you are looking for a diversity of work and clients, WZWLH can provide you that opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and review corporate, partnership estate, trust and personal tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on tax-saving strategies
• Perform field work on financial statement audit and accounting engagements as necessary
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, taking on-line classes, and reviewing professional publications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects.
• Work independently, prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively within our firm, as well as with clients.
• Travel to client locations as necessary.

Competencies:

• Tax Preparation
• Analytical Thought
• Communications Proficiency
• GAAP Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Auditing
• Relationship Building

Qualifications:

• B.A / B.S. degree or equivalent Accounting major
• Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• CPA preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Client focused
• Ability to multitask

Other Duties:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities will vary, depending upon the needs of our clients.

ModernHR/WZWL &H are equal opportunity employers and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.