Staff Accountant (Tax & Accounting)

About the Role

A full-service accounting firm in Garden Grove CA is hiring a Staff Accountant for its Tax & Accounting team serving a wide array of domestic and international clients. The firm is actively integrating AI and automation to minimize manual data entry and free the team to focus on higher-value advisory work. This is a hands-on role covering bookkeeping review reconciliations financial statements and tax return preparation.

Key Responsibilities

- Review bookkeeping client data and data entry.

- Review periodic bank and credit card reconciliations.

- Post adjusting journal entries.

- Prepare and compile periodic financial statements.

- Prepare business and individual tax returns.

- Prepare and file sales tax returns.

- Handle various government licenses and permits.

- Follow up on and resolve various government notices.

- Communicate with clients.

- File and organize documents.

Required Qualifications

- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines across multiple projects.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.

- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

- Must be able to work overtime during busy season (February-April August-October) and as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Accounting Economics or Finance.

- 1-2 years of general or public accounting experience.

- Bilingual (English and Korean).

- CPA EA or other relevant professional credentials.

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: $65000 - $80000 per year.

- Medical dental and vision insurance (after probation period).

- 401(k) with matching contribution (after one year of employment).

- Paid time off starting at 11 days annually with yearly increases.

- Company-provided lunch (Korean food).

Location & Schedule

- Onsite in Garden Grove CA.

- Full-time. Overtime expected during busy seasons (Feb-Apr Aug-Oct).