Semi-Senior Accountant

Located in Santa Ana, SLGG is one of the largest certified public accounting firms in Southern California. Established in 1959, the practice has grown to more than 200 professionals and support staff. We serve a broad range of clients ranging from individuals to family-owned businesses to public companies of all sizes.
We know our employees are our most important asset. As a result, we carefully choose our staff based on excellent professional skills, sound business sense, and problem solving ability. We evaluate all applicants solely on the basis of performance and abilities. In turn, we provide ongoing training programs, close interaction among partners, staff and clients, a competitive compensation and benefits package, advancement opportunities, and a team-oriented working environment.
SLGG is currently seeking and enthusiastic, high-energy individual to join the Accounting & Auditing Department as a Semi-Senior Accountant. Semi-Seniors Accountants are given a wider variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.
Interested in joining our team? Send your resume to our Recruiter at [Click here for email] and indicate "Your Name, Semi-Senior Accountant" in the subject line of your email. No relocation provided; local candidates only. Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies please.

Essential Functions:
1. Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
2. Reconciles accounts to control accounts.
3. Performs schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
4. Peforms audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
5. Prepares payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
6. Performs other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
1. At least two (2) years of experience in public accounting.
2. Proficiency in use of computers, spreadsheet software programs, and calculator.
3. Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
5. Either hold a current and valid CPA's license, or be working towards obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.

Working Conditions:
1. Frequent same day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
2. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
3. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.