Tax Accountant / Business Consultant
Job Category: Tax Accountant / Business Consultant
Time Type: Full-time
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications
Overview
Build relationships in the community, enhance your expertise, and grow personally and professionally. The Garabedian Group is seeking an experienced, full-time Tax Accountant and Business Consultant with an energetic personality in Fresno, CA. You will serve as a business advisor to our clients, aiming to maximize engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes. This position requires a combination of critical thinking and creative problem solving as well as the appropriate skills, knowledge & experience for the position. Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – are a must.
Job Description
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Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and business advisory.
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In-depth interaction and communication regarding complex tax and accounting matters with clients.
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Advising clients on a variety of business-related issues, including federal and state tax returns, changes in tax laws and compliance.
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Preparation of federal and state tax returns: Individual, Corporate, Trust, and partnership returns of various complexities.
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Respond to notices from taxing authorities that may include the preparation of letters and phone calls to agencies.
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Preparation of tax projections to assist clients with personal financial planning and decision making.
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Conducting tax research, as needed.
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Bookkeeping including recording of transactions, adjusting journal entries, and trial balance reconciliation.
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Preparation of financial statements and related footnotes.
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Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
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Ability to self-manage workflow and client projects.
Required Skills and Experience
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Minimum of 1 year of public accounting experience preferred.
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CPA License preferred but not required.
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Current experience preparing tax returns - 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, and related accounting work prior to preparation of tax returns.
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Must have prior tax experience and work on tax software like ProSystems, Lacerte, Ultratax, and Quickbooks.
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Familiar with GAAP, SSARS, PCAOB standards.
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Exhibit strong project management skills and computer skills.
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Demonstrated excellent communication, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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Must be detail-oriented while being mindful of efficient work process as well as billing to clients
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Time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and work mindfully with others.
Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to

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