Entry-Level & Experienced Accountant

About this role

Our client is a
Los Angeles
public accounting firm with over 35 years of experience. We provide tax preparation, resolution, and advisory services to various industries. We are hiring a motivated
Accountant (Associate level)
for direct client engagement. Working under an experienced CPA, you will receive hands-on training that accelerates your career faster than at larger firms. This role is ideal for those pursuing a CPA or EA license who want rapid professional growth.

Why Join Us

- Direct Mentor-Guided Training:
Benefit from day-one, side-by-side collaboration with a veteran CPA and seasoned manager who are genuinely invested in your technical growth.
- Rapid Professional Velocity:
Gain immediate, hands-on ownership of real business files and complex accounting cases, vastly outpacing traditional entry-level industry timelines.
- Defined Partner Pipeline:
Realize your long-term career aspirations with structured advancement opportunities, including clear
Junior Partner potential
.
- Comprehensive Learning Support:
Fuel your industry credentials with dedicated professional development assistance and a continuous learning stipend.

Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Resolution Support

- Tax Compliance:
Prepare accurate individual and corporate business tax returns, comprehensive workpapers, and all necessary supporting schedules.
- Tax Resolution Assistance:
Support senior leadership with active tax resolution cases, drafting responses to IRS and state tax authority correspondence, and executing client document collections.
- Deadline Tracking:
Systematically monitor tax calendars, filing timelines, and routine administrative updates to ensure seamless engagement compliance.

Client Bookkeeping & General Ledger Operations

- Accounting Support:
Perform recurring bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance workflows across an assigned portfolio of business clients.
- **Client Advisory Ser...