Junior Accountant - Automotive Repair Niche

Company Description

Since 1964, Kaizen CPAs + Advisors has been helping businesses maximize their profit potential. As a second-generation, family-owned business we know firsthand what it takes to provide and incorporate forward-thinking advice, preparation, and planning to achieve and exceed business growth goals. 

Job Description

Have you always had a passion for the automotive repair industry? Do you enjoy building relationships? Do you enjoy playing with numbers and organizing data? Kaizen CPAs + Advisors has a great opportunity for you!  

Though the work is predominately tax, this position is ideal for the individual looking to get broad exposure to payroll, bookkeeping, compilations, and reviews, with a concentration in the automotive world. The Staff Tax Accountant, under the direct supervision of the Account Manager, prepares personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns. In addition, the Assistant Manager manages client relationships and engagements, researches tax compliance matters, reviews financial statements, prepares tax projections, and assists in responding to various taxing authorities. A successful Assistant Manager excels in an environment of continuous improvement; researching, applying, and sharing information at a fast pace. As the link between Bookkeepers and Managers, the Assistant Manager identifies areas for enhancement that will bring value to the client. To do this, it is essential to understand the Bookkeeper position, as well as the Manager position. Not only does the Assistant Manager work with Bookkeepers and Managers, they also work with members from payroll, financial services, and IT. Building a good rapport with clients and co-workers is essential; leading presentations on varied subjects is a requirement. Assistant Managers gain proficiency in a number of software programs, e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams, as well as a suite of tax programs. Time pressures, due to various tasks and deadlines, must be managed efficiently to be successful in achieving firm goals. Integrity, honesty, dependability, enthusiasm, positivity, resilience, organization, time management, and professionalism are demonstrated daily in this position. In addition to the above, advancement to Manager is available for those that reveal a strong combination of superior technical skills, superior soft skills, confidence, the ability to command respect from clients and co-workers, the aptitude to advise a diverse client base, and holding true to the firm’s vision and values. 

Qualifications

• CPA or EA certification preferred; desire to earn credentials if not already obtained 

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance 

• 1-3 years experience preferred, but not required to apply  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously 

• Must be technically savvy with the ability to adapt to ever changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems 

• Work independently in the absence of supervision 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clients 

Additional Information

Here at Kaizen CPAs + Advisors, we work as a team. You’ll find a team of professionals ready to encourage and celebrate your achievements and successes. We offer a flexible, fun, relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where we dress in business casual attire year-round. We give back to our community through various charitable acts such as hosting blood drives and volunteering at non-profits such as Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). There are frequent company outings such as dinners, plays, baseball games and so much more.  

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that may include Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, PTO, Holidays, 401(k), Cafeteria/Section 125 plans.  

Please note that remote work may be a possibility. 

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Kaizen CPAs + Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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