Certified Public Accountant or CPA Candidate

The Practice

Palm Desert, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Operations Processes, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Public Accounting, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Palm Desert, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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


 


 


 


 


 


 

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