Jobs in Redondo Beach, California | November 2024 Opportunities

OverviewAt Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our values everyday and nothing is more important to us than the success of our customers.  You will be working toward advancing our goal of Powering Prosperity Around the World by providing expert guidance, tax preparation, and explanations of tax and technical terms to our customers. You will also have the opportunity to shape the direction of one our newest product offerings, TurboTax Live Business, while working at the #11 ranked company on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. If you are a highly motivated individual with business tax preparation experience and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using Intuit TurboTax Business products.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex business tax returns for Partnerships and S Corporations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations for business and personal tax returns, as well as significant experience in preparing and filing business and personal tax returns.What you'll bringStrong business tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge of tax laws as evidenced by 3 or more years of recent experience preparing federal and state business tax returns (1065 and/or 1120-S) for at least 20 clients/customers per season for compensation, using commercial tax preparation software.Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum of 30 tax returns per tax year in a tax practice or retail setting for compensation, strongly preferredCommit to a minimum schedule of at least 20 hours/week (minimum 4 hour shift increments) throughout the tax seasonBookkeeping experience with books to tax preparation is strongly preferred.Experience preparing Business Tax returns for service industry customers strongly preferred.Must possess or be able to obtain any related state licenses, certificates, permits, or bonds.Must possess an active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).Working knowledge of Circular 230.Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software.Strong customer service skills – ability to interact with customers through video and audio tools in a professional, friendly, and confident manner.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsCritical thinking, problem solving, research skills, and determination.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.Must have (or be willing to obtain) a dedicated hardwired internet connection that meets Intuit Security criteria and a quiet location in which to work.Must reside in the United States. How you will leadThis is a virtual, customer-facing role; you will be using our state of the art video communications software (Smartlook) to interact with customers.Help TurboTax Business customers who are working on their tax returns or have delegated their tax returns with:o   Tax adviceo   Full Service Business return preparation and signatureo   Product/software inquireso   Tax calculationso   Filing tax extensionsCreate high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of business tax preparation and books to tax accounting entries.Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language.Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve customer tax advice and tax return preparationDocument customer interactionsWork continuously toward meeting company key performance metrics and Big Bet Goals.Participate in pilot testing, projects, and experience validations, as needed.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at time of offer may include the Southwest Border including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at time of offer based on operational needs which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required. EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES––Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy and the remainder to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement. New Agents accepting a prioritized location (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ) will be eligible for an additional $10,000.Applicants currently in pre-employment do not need to reapply to be eligible for the incentive.. . . . . . . . . The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America. If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time career opportunities. CURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT––Applicants with current or prior law enforcement experience can enter-on-duty at higher grade levels (GL-9–GS-11). See details below. Salary and Benefits Salary for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents varies from $48,809–$87,838 (GL-5 - 7) and from $61,965–$117,896 (GL-9 – GS-11) depending upon grade-level, duty location, and work schedule, including overtime. A fully trained Border Patrol Agent may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings. Fully trained Border Patrol Agent may be eligible for an additional 25% of base pay in accordance with the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. Duties and Responsibilities As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical activities include: Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions. Responding to electronic sensor alarms; interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence; using infrared scopes during night operations. Responding to aircraft sighting and other anti-smuggling activities and performing farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks. Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways and using a variety of government assets to accomplish the USBP mission. Assets may include, but are not limited to motor vehicles, horses, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Occasional travel may be required based on operational needs. Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or college or university; OR will receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within nine (9) months from the closing date of this announcement and will upload all official or unofficial transcripts before the closing date of this announcement; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to make sound judgments and decisions; to deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner; to analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as training others, managing finances, code enforcement, doing compliance work, corrections, security, military, emergency responders, etc.; OR Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university within nine (9) months from the closing date of this announcement; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 or GS-11 grade level. You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence. Apprehending or physically restraining violators of state, federal, or immigration laws. Preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.) and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Developing and utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations and/or contraband. Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns. Utilizing various forms of complex technology that includes surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and communications equipment to aid in the apprehension of violators of state, federal, or immigration laws. Communicating assignments and training peers on the application of the appropriate law enforcement problem-solving methods, investigative techniques, and other law enforcement procedures. Working with law enforcement officials or government agencies to identify and/or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws. There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 and GS-11 positions. Other Requirements Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, drivers training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy. How to ApplyClick the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.You will then be provided with links to the Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application process.If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp, and check the CBP calendar at cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events. Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit careers.cbp.gov.

:Use your bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or your Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to qualify for an entry to mid-level Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) employment opportunity. Nationwide opportunities exist.No Tax or prior Federal experience required.Recent college degree. Launch your government career!$39,576 - $140,713 per year / GS 5-12 grade levelsHybrid Remote and Telework Eligible: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.Must complete full application by reviewing full (Click Apply on this site).Vacancies: 1,800As a Revenue Agent (Examiner), you will independently examine and investigate complex income tax returns filed by individuals or organizations. Revenue Agents (Examiners) are known for their ability to accomplish comprehensive analytical examinations of tax returns to determine tax liability and violations of Federal tax statutes and to make fair and impartial recommendations for criminal prosecution and civil penalties. You’ll use your skills and knowledge to perform professional accounting work, as well as provide accounting and financial management advice and assistance to higher levels of management. You’ll examine accounting and financial information systems that reflect a variety of complex financial operations.As an IRS employee, you’ll enjoy all the rights and benefits of federal employment. At the same time, you’ll have that sense of public service, knowing that your accounting and auditing responsibilities contribute to everything from funding domestic programs to the defense of our nation.A career at the IRS provides you with professional development and advancement opportunities so your career can grow with your aspirations.DutiesThe following duties describe what a Revenue Agent (Examiner) does at the full working level. The complexity of your assigned cases and the amount of supervision and guidance you will receive is based upon the grade level you are hired at and advance through to reach the full performance level of GS-12.Prepares audit statements with appropriate schedules and exhibits to reflect finally determined adjustments, tax liabilities, and additions on cases encompassing all types of taxpayers (e.g., individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates) engaged in all phases of economic activity where income may be derived from many sources and where several operating sub-divisions may exist. Cases involve income, profits, estate, gift, excise, and employment taxes.Prepares computations in Tax Court cases giving effect to the Court's opinion and any stipulated adjustments.Conducts independent examinations and related investigations of income tax returns that cover a diversified spectrum of individual and business taxpayers.Conducts examinations of complex individual and business taxpayers involved in activities or transactions designated or structured to hide or conceal income—such as offshore activities, multiple-related entities, and other means—using a wide range of financial and other investigative skills.Conducts independent examinations, reviews, and related financial investigations of complex cases encompassing all types of financial institutions and non-financial trades or businesses.Independently conducts examination of large exempt organizations and related business entities and makes determinations on initial and continuing exempt status of these organizations. Provides technical advice and assistance on exemptions to organization representatives and other service employees.Reviews exempt organizations’ financial and other operating data as well as related records of business operations intended to further exempt purposes and income sources unrelated to exempt activity.Ensures that qualified retirement plans comply with qualification, reporting/disclosure, and excise and income tax matters.QualificationsFederal experience is not required to qualify for the grade levels identified below. You will qualify for one of the following opportunities based on your specialized experience and/or education.You must meet the following minimum basic educational requirement for all grade levels.A Certificate as a CPA or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that includes at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional six (6) semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance.ORA bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects.Specialized experience for the GS-5 grade levelFor the GS-5 grade level, education alone, as described above, is the minimum requirement to qualify.In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement above, to qualify for this position at the GS-7, 9, 11, and 12 grade levels, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Specialized experience for the GS-7 grade levelYou must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty that includes experience in or related to accounting or auditing that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience must have been acquired in a federal or business environment and must be sufficient to demonstrate the 1) knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts, and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and 2) skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others. Qualifying experience may have been in accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal, or other work.ORYou may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-7 grade level as follows:You must complete one full year of graduate level education in a field of study such as accounting, business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science.ORSuperior Academic Achievement, which will meet the specialized experience requirement at this grade level by having a bachelor’s degree with one of the following:A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two (2) years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last two (2) years of study, ORA ranking in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or 3) membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor SocietiesOR a combination of experience and education.Specialized experience for the GS-9 grade levelTo qualify at this grade level, you must have specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-7 grade level.OR You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-9 grade level as follows:A course of study that includes two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's degree in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science.ORA Master's degree in Accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science.ORAn equivalent amount of combined education and experience as described in the paragraphs above.Specialized experience for the GS-11 grade levelTo qualify at this grade level, you must have specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-9 grade level.OR You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level as follows:A course of study that includes three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a PhD degree or PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or related field of business, finance, law, economics, management, statistical/quantitative methods, or computer science.ORAn equivalent amount of combined education and experience as described in the paragraphs above.Specialized experience for the GS-12 grade levelTo qualify at this grade level, you must have specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the GS-11 grade level.Salary and BenefitsThis position’s starting salary varies depending upon grade level and location. Please see the How to Apply section below to access the official Job Opportunity Announcement and salary information. Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits, which includes health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, which is a retirement plan similar to a traditional 401(k).A monetary recruitment incentive has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified individuals.How to ApplyClick this site’s APPLY link to access the official Revenue Agent (Examiner) Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on irs.usajobs.gov, the federal government’s official employment site. You will learn exactly how to submit your application package, including your resume, an online assessment questionnaire, and possibly other documents. You will also learn about duty locations, telework eligibility, U.S. citizenship, maximum entry age, medical, and other requirements that should be reflected in the information you provide in your resume.Interested in other career opportunities with IRS? Visit irs.usajobs.gov to search for other IRS opportunities, such as Revenue Officer (which has no accounting/business experience requirement), Criminal Investigator (Special Agent), and Contact Representative positions. To learn about upcoming IRS hiring events and career fairs, visit jobs.irs.gov.