Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising audit field work
• Reviewing audit work prepared by staff auditors
• Monitoring audit progress
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements
• Completing and reviewing audit reports for California regulatory agency
• Performing various research tasks
• Conducting weekly audit staff meetings

The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and QuickBooks.  The candidate must be able to proficiently communicate with clients and staff.  Other desirable qualities include having legible handwriting, and the ability to efficiently and cheerfully handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

The position is FULL TIME, and our business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F.

Benefits include employee health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Location: Glendale, California
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Principals only!... Recruiters, please do not contact us.
• Please, no phone calls about this job.
• Please do not contact us about other services, products, or commercial interests.   

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Entering taxpayer data from client work papers
• Keeping up-to-date with tax regulations
• Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns
• Assisting with client tax audits
• Performing various research assignments

The successful candidate must be proficient with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and QuickBooks.  Other desirable qualities include having legible handwriting, the ability to efficiently and cheerfully handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and the capability to effectively communicate with clients and government agencies.

The position is FULL TIME, and our business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F.

Benefits include employee health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Location: Glendale, California
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Principals only!... Recruiters, please do not contact us.
• Please, no phone calls about this job.
• Please do not contact us about other services, products, or commercial interests.   

David Weise and Associates (DWA) is a full service business management firm proud to service the best in the industry. We are highly regarded for being an energetic firm, with the perfect blend of youthful enthusiasm and veteran experience.

Our clients are from all realms of the entertainment industry, including a wide variety of musicians, actors, writers, directors, producers, and other entertainment-related companies and executives. We pride ourselves on the hands-on approach that we take when working with clients, making sure that their input and requests are our top priority.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing a team of accountants and reporting to the Tax and Business Management Partners directly. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities and mentor their team in all aspects of their work and professional development. This position is the last line of client contact, tax review, and provides technical guidance to all DWA staff. This position is also responsible for the accounting department’s scheduling, time, and engagement management.

Location

Encino, California.

Primary Responsibilities

• Quality review of tax returns and other information reporting forms including, but not limited to: Individuals, C & S Corporations, Partnerships, LLC’s, nonprofit, estate, gift, and trust.
• Quality review of client meeting packages and related financial statements and reports.
• Quality review of income tax projections at year end, quarterly, and periodically as needed by the Partners.
• Supervise staff correspondence with government agencies; call under POA when necessary.
• Perform tax research and issue spotting for Partners using RIA Checkpoint and other source materials.
• Work with Partners and Manager on higher level engagements and planning.
• Help Tax Partner with client income tax audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of business management exp.
• CPA certified
• Previous experience in a paperless environment
• Entertainment clientele experience (amongst others like real estate, manufacturing, small business, professional service, etc…)
• Previous experience working with bookkeepers / controllers and adjusting general ledgers
• Management experience and training of staff
• Experience in music and International related issues a plus

Compensation

With 50+ full-time employees, Gilbert Associates, Inc. is the second largest regional public accounting firm in the Sacramento area.  Gilbert offers audit, tax, and consulting services to a wide variety of clients including privately held businesses, non-profits, public entity risk pools, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans.

As a senior associate/associate at Gilbert, you’ll have the opportunity to work with our managers and shareholders on challenging assignments using the latest technology in a near-paperless office environment.  You will also enjoy a practical career-life balance, competitive salaries and benefits, and are able to achieve their goals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Associate

We are seeking Associates and Sr. Associates to join our audit group.  Responsibilities typically include:

• Performs diversified auditing assignments under the direction of senior or manager
• Plans and conducts portions of smaller engagements as experience and judgment allow
• Supervises work flow and other associates as experience and judgment allow

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 150 units
• CPAs or CPA candidates

We are family-oriented and pride ourselves in maintaining quality of life, even during busy season. We seek team-oriented individuals with high integrity, computer literacy, and the ability to work effectively with clients and peers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

·          Prepare, supervise, and review tax return preparation and planning engagements

·           Resolve routine to complex accounting and tax problems

·          Communicate directly with taxing authority representatives

·          Interact with clients via meetings, telephone, letters and email

·          Recommend billing to supervisor, manager, or partner on engagement

 Desired Skills and Experience:

 Required -

·          Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in California

·          At least three years’ experience in the tax arena of public accounting

·          Proficient at tax research

·          Familiar with pertinent sections of the IRC and regulations

A well established and growing Pasadena CPA firm seeks experienced CPA with at least three years of public accounting experience to join our firm. This position provides a variety of assignments with an emphasis on audits and reviews.  We offer:

• a challenging work environment 

• highly competitive salary

Applicant must:

• be able to travel one week a month with the majority of the travel to Hawaii

• possess strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

• have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ProSystem fx Enagement

• be able to assume responsibility and act as in-charge accountant for attest engagements

• have proficiency and willingness to assist/perform all functions required of staff level accountants

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Our firm offers a fun professional office environment with competitive salary and benefits.  The position is full-time and overtime hours may be required.  Please forward resumes to lmartins@RNCPAS.com.  You can also visit our website at www.RNCPAS.com.

$114,103 - $138,693 plus excellent management benefits

Closing Date: Friday June 7, 2013

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.

The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are currently recruiting for the position of Finance Manager in the Administrative Services Division. There is one (1) vacancy.

This position manages the staff and activities associated with the District’s financial, accounting, and budgeting programs. The position has District-wide responsibility for policy development and implementation of procedures related to the assigned programs. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing section goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

This position manages the District's $60 Million annual budget and oversees a staff of approximately 8 which includes accountants, analysts, and assistants. The Finance Manager position requires very strong accounting and strategic financial planning skills as well as a high proficiency with financial software systems such as JD Edwards, Dynamic GP (Great Plains), SAP, etc.

Duties include:

·         Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the financial services programs.

·         Manages, Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects and trains staff.

·         Consults with and advises District staff, senior management and other interested parties regarding accounting and financial procedures and legal requirements.

·         Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of accounting reports.

·         Develops, reviews, and recommends improved accounting methods and procedures.

·         Directs and coordinates the preparation, publishing, and monitoring of the District’s annual budget; monitors and accounts for funding and revenue received by the District.

·         Directs all internal and external audit activities; performs difficult and complex audits and associated policy and procedure development.

·         Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

·         Analyzes financial issues, prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding financial and policy issues to the Board and various committees and other groups.

·         Coordinates and monitors grant/subvention applications and accompanying reports.

·         Reviews and analyzes Federal and State policy and legislation to determine impacts on the District.

·         Responds to requests for public information regarding the District’s financial status.

·         Monitors contracts with other governmental agencies.

·         Represents the District and assists the Director of Administrative Services as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, economics, or a closely related discipline and four (4) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, and auditing, preferably in a public agency, of which at least two (2) years were at a supervisory level.

Strong management experience, extensive experience with financial systems and a thorough understanding and knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Rules of Procedure is highly desirable. 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals must submit a completed official BAAQMD application, the answers to the supplemental questionnaire and a chronological resume to the District’s Human Resources Office at 939 Ellis Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94109 by June 7, 2013.

Applications are also accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application.