We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team on a contract basis. This position supports daily payables operations by handling invoice processing, payment preparation, record maintenance, and vendor communication with a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and strong service standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting details, and enter payable transactions accurately in accordance with established accounting guidelines.<br>• Maintain organized vendor records, payment documentation, and financial files to support timely processing and audit readiness.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable activity by posting transactions, balancing records, and identifying inconsistencies in financial data.<br>• Research billing discrepancies, payment concerns, and account variances, then work with appropriate contacts to resolve issues efficiently.<br>• Assist with payment execution by preparing check runs, ACH transactions, remittance details, and related batch support.<br>• Provide additional accounting assistance through cashiering support, cash balancing tasks, and other finance-related duties as needed.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal teams regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account questions in a thorough manner.<br>• Contribute administrative and project support to the Finance Department while managing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Tax Accountant / Tax Senior</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Palm Desert, CA</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Public Accounting / CPA Firm</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>A well-established CPA firm in Palm Desert is seeking experienced <strong>tax professionals</strong> to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in <strong>public accounting and tax preparation</strong>, preferably those who hold a <strong>CPA</strong> or <strong>EA</strong> designation. The firm is open to professionals with a few years of experience as well as more senior-level tax talent. This role is focused on <strong>tax</strong>, not audit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Support tax planning, research, and compliance activities for a variety of clients. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Analyze financial records and identify tax issues, opportunities, and filing requirements. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax-related support. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely completion of tax work in compliance with federal and state regulations. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Assist with year-end tax projections and ongoing client advisory needs. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Stay current on tax law updates and changes impacting clients. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Collaborate with firm leadership and team members during busy season and throughout the year. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>2–3+ years of recent tax experience in <strong>public accounting</strong> required. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>CPA strongly preferred</strong>; <strong>EA</strong> credentials also highly desired. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Prior experience in a CPA firm or similar public accounting environment required. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Strong tax preparation and review experience across multiple return types. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Audit-focused backgrounds are not the target for this role; a <strong>tax-focused background</strong> is required. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Senior-level tax professionals are also encouraged to apply. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a client-service environment. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Preferred Background:</strong></p><p>Experience working with a diverse client base in a public accounting setting. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative firm environment. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Longer-term public tax experience is highly valued. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Why Join This Firm:</strong></p><p>Opportunity to join an established CPA firm with a focus on tax expertise. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Open to both experienced tax accountants and more senior-level professionals. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Collaborative environment with ongoing client-facing work and tax advisory exposure. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p>