New Opportunity - Senior Tax Accountant - Business Management

DescriptionSenior Tax Accountant (CPA) - Encino

Small but very successful and growing CPA / Business Management Firm in Encino is looking to bring on an experienced tax senior.  This firm has 10 total employees and has consistently grown its revenue over the last 10 years.

This firm offers a terrific quality of life as well as a real opportunity for career growth and development.

Tax senior will prepare complex returns for high net worth individuals, partnerships and S and C corporations. Additionally will review the returns prepared by tax staff.

New Opportunity - Litigation Senior Accountant - West Los Angeles

CPAs: NO MORE BUSY SEASONS!

Family Law Litigation accounting for West Los Angeles CPA Firm 

Generalist accountant needed with a current background of experience from a traditional CPA firm to work for a well-respected and growing family law litigation accounting firm. 

This is a great opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding specialty area of accounting.  

NO PRIOR LITIGATION EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  

WILL TRAIN IN FAMILY LAW! 

Reasonable working hours and NO TAX SEASON!  

Excellent work-life balance.

New Opportunity - Assistant Controller - SF Valley High School

One of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in Los Angeles is looking for a qualified Assistant Controller.

This non-profit institution has a world class reputation as one of the finest prep schools in the area.

The assistant controller will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and will oversee the day to day accounting functions.

• Supervise the general ledger maintenance
• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Interface with multiple departments on all matters related to accounting and finance
• Work closely with outside CPA firm on periodic reporting
• Work closely with CAO to produce 1, 3 and 5 year budgets and planning
• Prepare work papers for outside CPA firm 

PRESS RELEASE - PFS Announces further expansion into Bay Area

July 29, 2011
Premier Financial Search first expanded into the San Francisco Bay area in May of 2006.
Shortly thereafter, we had successfully worked with and placed candidates into many of the largest CPA firms in the Area.

Since that time, we have expanded to cover the entire Bay Area.

As of this writing, our Bay Area client base includes many of the Top 50 firms in the following areas

• Downtown San Francisco
• East Bay
• Peninsula / Palo Alto
• San Jose / Silicon Valley

Currently we are working with some of the most prestigious firms in the area and are filling positions in Tax and Audit.

To learn more about our client base or inquire about opportunities, please call or email.

Allan Fisher

Premier Financial Search

allan@pfssearch.com

www.pfssearch.com

New Opportunity - Tax Senior - Malibu - Salary 65,000 to 85,000

Responsibilities:                                     

·       Responsible for U.S. and Canada tax compliance, including timely and accurately filing of income tax returns. We prepare some partnership, corporate, tax-exempt, fiduciary, and individual returns. Complex returns are prepared by outside accountants.

·       Coordinate gathering information from various accounting groups to prepare tax returns and projections.

·       Research various tax issues, including analysis of new tax laws, proposed legislation and multi-state apportionment rules

·       Compute and file estimated federal, multi-state and Canadian income taxes and extensions

·       Coordinate gathering of information and respond to government audits and inquiries such as notice of assessments and tax changes

·       Monitor MIS department to ensure tax processing software is operational

·       Assist in tax planning

·       Assist in the preparation of tax provisions

·       Compute and remit nonresident withholding tax under U.S. state tax code and foreign withholding tax under Canada tax code

·       Analyze, reconcile and monitor income tax accounts to ensure accounts are properly stated on the general ledger

·       Review tax invoices from service providers and prepare check requests.

·       Responsible for U.S. and Canadian tax identification numbers

Skills/Qualifications:                        

·       Solid PC skills with proficiency in Excel and tax software programs (GoSystems, Prosystems, or ATX)

·       Detail oriented, well organized, self motivated with ability to multi-task

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal

·       Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Location:               Malibu, CA

Hours:                     Full-time position (8:30 -5:30 Mon.-Fri.) plus overtime typically from                                         August 15 to October 15

Allan Fisher

Premier Financial Search

661-799-0101

allan@pfssearch.com

NEW OPPORTUNITY - Senior Accountant (CPA) at Large Local CPA Firm in Silicon Valley

Senior Accountant (CPA) at Large Local CPA Firm in Silicon Valley

Large, prestigious local Silicon Valley CPA firm is growing and looking for a Semi Senior Accountant or Senior Accountant. Work will include tax preparation (Indiv, Corp, Partnership and other), compilations and some reviews.

The firm is consistently ranked among the Top 15 CPA firms in the Silicon Valley and is considered one of the Valley's most prestigious. This firm is full service and offers its clients sophisticated audit, tax, accounting, consulting and business management services. The firm has been in existence for more than 30 years and promotes from within.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - Assistant Bookkeeper - Encino Business Management Firm

Assistant Bookkeeper

Performs a variety of functions to support the team, which includes two full-time bookkeepers/account managers and a Director. Responsible for handling multiple projects and for helping to prepare deliverables. Must sometimes rely on own experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, though primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Reports to a manager.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have:

• College degree (a plus)

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

• Knowledge of MS Office and other relevant software applications (Datafaction knowledge a plus)

• Knowledge & experience in assisting bookkeeper

• Knowledge of Excel software + other bookkeeping software helpful

• Excellent customer service principles and practices

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Professional personal presentation

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Great attention to detail

Firm: Large Business Management firm.

Firm specializes in High Net Worth Individuals and entertainers.

Salary: $38K to 45K

Location: Encino

Allan Fisher

Premier Financial Search

allan@pfssearch.com

WHAT IS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT? HOW DO I BREAK IN?

WHAT IT IS

Business Management is a subsection of public accounting that deals with high net-worth individuals in the entertainment field -- from actors and musicians to athletes, producers, directors and voiceover actors.  Business Management firms handle everything for these individuals that has to do with money -- from financial planning, insurance, day-to-day bookkeeping, account payables and receivables, periodic financial statements, preparation of tax returns for the individuals and all their entities (their children, for example), setting up a new business entity, etc.   When these kinds of clients have any transaction that involves money -- whether buying a house or getting into a joint venture with others -- then they are represented not just by their attorney but by their business manager as well.  

New Opportunity - Assistant Bookkeeper - Business Management Firm

Business Management Firm

Assistant Bookkeeper

Here's a great opportunity for a talented assistant bookkeeper to join a prestigious family office in Los Angeles.

Position Overview

• You will perform a variety of administrative and clerical functions to support the (a Director & 2 FT Bookkeepers/Acct Mgrs). 
• You will handle multiple projects and help prepare deliverables.
• You have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. You know how to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Your primary job functions will not typically require exercising independent judgment, but there will be opportunities to rely on your own experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. You'll report to a supervisor.

New Opportunity - Tax Supervisor West LA

Tax Supervisor, Real Estate Group

One of the largest and most prestigious public accounting firms in Los Angeles is looking for a talented and experienced tax professional to be the full-time Tax Supervisor for its Real Estate Group. This is an amazing opportunity to join one of the country's best run public accounting firms!

New Opportunity - Assistant Controller Century City Real Estate Development

Our client, a real estate investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles, is looking to hire an individual to serve as its Controller.   This is an opportunity for someone looking to join a growing real estate investment company focused on the acquisition and development of apartment buildings throughout the United States.

Responsibilities:

·       Provide direct support to the Chief Financial Officer.

·       Weekly bookkeeping of corporate books

·       Bill paying and check writing

·       Maintain accuracy of balance sheet accounts as it pertains to intercompany transactions.

·       Participate in due diligence process on new acquisitions and spot audits with property management.

·       Perform monthly reconciliations and post adjusting journal entries.

·       Develop financial workflow and implementation of new software applications for investor and financial reporting.

·       Work with outside CPA firm in providing year-end financial materials for tax return preparation.