1-3 Year CPA in Growing CPA Firm (Del Mar)

Del Mar Firm Seeks Next CPA to grow with us!

We are Wastvedt & Company, one of the leading CPA and Tax firms in both San Diego, CA and Denver, CO.

Headquartered in Del Mar, we take great pride in not only being our clients’ trusted advisors but partners in their long-term tax strategy. Our personalized approach to every clients’ specific needs creates value with both their personal and business preparations and offers a relationship with our clients that larger firms can’t beat. Striving to always provide insightful tax solutions, we offer a full range of tax preparation, accounting and bookkeeping services.

Year after year, our firm continues to grow because the satisfaction of our clients gets noticed and coveted. Now, our client base is growing faster than ever which means that we must keep up with the demand! That being said, we are on the hunt for a savvy, energetic and highly motivated CPA to join our team. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute, not just grind.

In this role, you will be surrounded by individuals who are not only masters of their trade but take great pride in their work, ethical standards and professionalism. You’ll be working alongside “the best of the best” learning from and and contributing toward the continued growth of our firm in a high tech, paperless environment. At Wastvedt, you’re more than just a CPA. When you come on board with us, you’re family. We’re just as equally dedicated to your success as you are to ours. We are exceptionally committed to continued education and mentorship, practicing work/life balance and we offer extremely competitive employee packages to ensure that your time at Wastvedt is both fulfilling and enriching.

To be qualified for this position, you must have a minimum of two years tax experience that you gained within a public accounting firm (or have related experience). A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is also required. Considering you’re applying to be our next CPA, you will need to show proof that you possess a CPA license and demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles. You must be proficient in corporate, partnership taxation and individual taxation and have experience in the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, particularly for complex clients. Strong understanding and working knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft office will be crucial in this role and if you have experience with Thomson Reuter’s tax and accounting software, that is a major plus!

If you are highly motivated and energetic, consider yourself to be extremely analytical with strong problem-solving ability, and your communication/interpersonal skills are unmatched, we would love to hear from you!

To recap, here is what the job will entail and what the requirements are:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required

CPA license required

Minimum of one year, two years preferred, of tax experience gained within a public accounting firm or related experience

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Experience in preparation of business and individual tax returns for complex clients

Proficient in corporate, partnership taxation, and individual taxation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Client management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy

Capable of managing multiple client engagements in addition to completing tasks related to business development

Highly motivated with an energetic attitude

Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Thomson Reuter’s tax and accounting software including UltraTax is a plus!

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive salary package

Paid holidays and vacation

A relaxed working atmosphere in a friendly environment

100% paid medical and dental plan

Health Saving Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions

Ability to work remotely

401(K) retirement plan with employer matching contribution

Educational/CPE Expense Reimbursement

Corporate culture that encourages a work/life balance and includes team gatherings

Job Type: Full-time