<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant (TAX) to join a public accounting team in Encino/Pasadena California. This position supports a diverse client base with tax compliance, financial reporting, and advisory services for both individuals and businesses. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the preparation and review of federal and multi-state tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.</p><p>• Analyze client financial information to support tax planning strategies and provide practical guidance for business and individual tax matters.</p><p>• Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements and help deliver financial statements that meet high-quality standards.</p><p>• Maintain accounting records through general ledger activity, journal entries, bookkeeping support, and monthly account reconciliations.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure the accuracy of client financial data.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve tax outcomes for clients by offering forward-looking recommendations and planning insights.</p><p>• Monitor updates in tax legislation and regulatory requirements to support compliance and inform client advice.</p><p>• Coordinate priorities effectively, balancing independent ownership of assignments with teamwork to meet filing and reporting deadlines.</p>
We are looking for a Sr. Tax Accountant to support a dynamic client-serving tax practice in California. This contract position is well suited for an experienced tax accountant who values direct client interaction and enjoys advising small businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across tax compliance, accounting support, and broader financial planning discussions in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and examine federal and state tax filings for individuals and business entities, including 1040, 1120, 1065, 564, and related forms.<br>• Manage tax engagements for partnerships, pass-through structures, and closely held companies with accuracy and attention to deadlines.<br>• Advise business owners on tax planning strategies, particularly for companies with annual revenue typically ranging from $5 million to $10 million.<br>• Partner with clients on accounting matters and provide guidance that supports overall financial decision-making.<br>• Assist with advisory work connected to wealth planning topics such as insurance considerations, retirement programs, and long-term financial strategies.<br>• Use QuickBooks Online to maintain and support client accounting records and related reporting needs.<br>• Process payroll activities through payroll software in support of client operations.<br>• Complete tax return preparation using tax software or comparable tax preparation software.<br>• Communicate proactively with clients to gather documentation, explain tax matters, and deliver responsive service throughout the engagement cycle.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to lead the financial oversight of capital initiatives in California. This role partners closely with project teams and business stakeholders to ensure project spending is recorded accurately, budgets are monitored carefully, and assets are capitalized in accordance with company policy. The position also supports audit readiness, strengthens project accounting controls, and contributes to ongoing process improvements across the accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for capital initiatives within the Oracle Projects environment, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely.<br>• Review purchase requests and project-related spending with key stakeholders to confirm appropriate capitalization treatment under company policy and accounting standards.<br>• Partner with departments across the organization to understand project scope, evaluate long-term asset treatment, and support timely depreciation once assets are placed into service.<br>• Develop and deliver budget-versus-actual reporting for project leaders, highlighting trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Work with program and project managers to investigate cost variances and help resolve budget concerns affecting project performance.<br>• Track project expenditures from initiation through completion to support accurate cost accumulation and timely financial closeout.<br>• Prepare quarterly project status updates that communicate financial progress, risks, and overall tracking results to stakeholders.<br>• Maintain strong adherence to internal controls related to project accounting and provide documentation and support during external audit activities.<br>• Recommend and assist with the implementation of process enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within project accounting.