Junior Staff Accountant
About Pacific Rim We are a small but dedicated, trustworthy, and professional team that delivers legal, tax, and transactional advisory services for a variety of industries and businesses. We mainly focus on the telecommunication, automobile, high-tech R&D and manufacturing, and e-commerce industries in the United States and Canada. We act as counsels, accountants (CFOs) and/or head of operation (COOs) of our clients, as the situation requires. Team members have opportunities to travel to a variety of U.S. and Chinese cities for businesses from time to time. We are a public accounting (U.S. & Canadian CPA) firm based in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA, as well as Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. Job Responsibilities Compiling financial statements, prepare year-end adjusting entries with a knowledge base of the U.S. GAAP. Preparing U.S. tax returns. Researching various U.S. tax issues/questions. Preparing e-mails and other client correspondences, including but not limited to: memorandums, technical summaries, and participating in conference calls with clients. Conducting phone calls with municipal, State and Federal level regulatory agencies. Responding to requests and notices from regulatory authorities. Assuming project ownership by following a project from beginning to end with guidance from managers and the Principal. Other tasks that may be required on a daily basis. Desired Skills, Experience, and Qualifications A passion for this professional service industry is essential for this position U.S. tax experience is required Professional maturity Ability to deal effectively with Principal, Clients, regulatory authorities, and sub-contractors Possess exceptional technical skills and fine attention to detail Have proven problem-solving capabilities including ingenuity, analytical skills, and creativity Ability to multi-tasking and be able to deal with many clients at the same time A self-starter attitude with well-developed time management skills and the commitment to meeting deadlines A commitment to providing exceptional client service Computer proficiency Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and some tax and other law research software. There is flexibility to work from home and work remotely. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience: Public accounting: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: Newport Beach, CA 92660: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person