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Senior Tax Accountant

David & Johnson, Ltd

Open Positions

Lake Tahoe

David & Johnson, Ltd is seeking a motivated CPA to join our firm in the position of Senior Accountant. Our Lake Tahoe-based accounting firm provides accounting, taxation and business advisory services for private companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, trusts and estates.  We take great pride in providing outstanding service to meet the needs of our many clients. We provide a challenging work environment for our employees, while maintaining a work-life balance that allows employees to take advantage of the recreational opportunities in Lake Tahoe and be involved in the community.

We seek team-oriented individuals with tax experience who wish to grow their career with our firm. The position includes preparation and review of individual and business tax returns, resolution of complex accounting and tax problems, preparation of compiled financial statements, interaction with clients and supervision of accounting staff.

Desired skills and experience:

·         2 - 5 years public accounting experience

·         Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant

·         Ability to operate in a paperless office environment with strong computer skills

·         Experience with ProSystem Fx, Adobe Acrobat, Quickbooks, Microsoft Word and Excel

·         Applicants should have effective communication skills and a high level of professionalism

Benefits include medical and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Tax Manager

David Weise & Associates, Inc.

Open Positions

Encino

Company Summary

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