<p><strong>Tax Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Temecula, CA - Onsite</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Based on experience</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a reputable CPA firm in Temecula, is seeking a <strong>Tax Accountant</strong> to join their team in an onsite capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong foundation in tax preparation, compliance, and client service who is actively pursuing or has completed their CPA designation.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts</li><li>Review financial records, income statements, and documentation to ensure accurate tax reporting</li><li>Conduct tax research and stay current on tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements</li><li>Assist with tax planning strategies to help clients minimize liabilities and meet financial goals</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting tax workpapers</li><li>Respond to client inquiries and provide professional guidance on tax matters</li><li>Support audits, notices, and correspondence from taxing authorities</li><li>Collaborate with senior accountants, managers, and partners on client engagements</li><li>Ensure deadlines are met during busy tax seasons while maintaining accuracy and quality</li><li>Identify process improvements and assist with special projects as needed</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Accounting</strong> required</li><li><strong>Actively pursuing CPA</strong> or <strong>CPA completed</strong> required</li><li>Experience in tax accounting, preferably within a CPA firm or public accounting environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of tax compliance, tax preparation, and accounting principles</li><li>Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p>Preferred Background</p><ul><li>Experience preparing returns for a variety of entity types</li><li>Familiarity with tax research tools and professional tax software</li><li>Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality service</li></ul><p>Why Join</p><ul><li>Opportunity to work with an established CPA firm</li><li>Collaborative and professional team environment</li><li>Career growth potential for accounting professionals committed to advancing in tax</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established government agency is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a <strong>5-month engagement</strong> to support year-end close and upcoming audit season. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post <strong>journal entries</strong> (recurring and adjusting)</li><li>Perform <strong>general ledger reconciliations</strong> and account analysis</li><li>Manage <strong>accounts payable (AP)</strong> and <strong>accounts receivable (AR)</strong> processes</li><li>Execute <strong>bank reconciliations</strong> and daily account balancing</li><li>Support <strong>monthly and year-end close</strong> (approx. 2-month close cycle)</li><li>Prepare and analyze <strong>accruals</strong> (including <strong>manual and energy-related accruals</strong>)</li><li>Assist with <strong>audit preparation</strong> (audit season begins in September)</li><li>Maintain and verify financial data accuracy across systems</li><li>Build and analyze data using <strong>pivot tables and advanced Excel functions</strong></li><li>Convert/format financial documents (<strong>PDF to Word/Excel</strong>) as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>