Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Location: Palmdale, CA

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 per year (DOE)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our financial team. This is a senior-level opportunity for an accounting professional with strong experience in corporate/public accounting, tax, GAAP, financial reporting, auditing, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting strategic financial planning, and providing valuable financial insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
• Conduct and support audits while ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Manage tax filings, including income tax-related activities and tax compliance.
• Support accounting considerations related to estate planning, wills, trusts, and estate law.
• Oversee general ledger accounting and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Perform financial analysis to support M&A, investment decisions, and asset management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support nonprofit accounting activities and accounts payable processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and financial operations.
• Prepare clear financial reports and communicate financial information effectively to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
• Proven experience in public accounting or corporate accounting.
• Strong background in tax and technical accounting.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and balance-sheet reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial reports and perform detailed account analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with M&A, private equity, asset management, securities law, or estate planning is a plus.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting is preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $150,000 – $200,000 annually, depending on experience
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a senior-level accounting and financial leadership capacity
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and organizational growth
• Company benefits package