General Honest and professional individual seeking the opportunity to participate in the growth of a well- established, highly regarded, multi-service public accounting firm. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and highly ethical and will have a positive team spirit and a desire for a healthy work/life balance.
Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Accounting
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in public accounting in a related area
- CPA certification or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
Required Skills and Abilities
- CPA certification or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Team orientated and strong interpersonal skills
- Capable of thinking independently and performing engagements with minimal supervision
- Project management skills and ability to act as the “in-charge” accountant on engagements
- Focused on developing technical skills and is committed to continuous performance improvement
Duties/Areas of KnowledgeTechnology:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
- Ability to research technical tax and accounting issues using common accounting research tools
- Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and utilize Trial balance and Tax preparation software packages (i.e., Engagement, CCH, Lacerte)
- QuickBooks Experience preferred (required for Accounting Solutions)
Tax:
- Prepare all types of tax returns with minimal supervision
- Train and develop staff through review and feedback of tax returns
- Function as in-charge for client groups and returns
- Appropriately research tax issues and questions
- Recognize potential problem areas and propose solutions
Audit:
- Determine audit procedures necessary to meet engagement objectives
- Conduct fieldwork effectively and efficiently
- Supervise audit staff in completion of audit procedures
- Prepare financial statements and required reports
- Complete administrative requirements
- Communicate professionally with client and staff
- Recognize potential problem areas and propose solutions
Accounting Solutions:
- Review and process payroll tax deposits and payroll deductions in accordance with federal and state deadlines.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual payroll tax reports to all federal and state agencies.
- Review and prepare accounts payable and process yearend reporting required by state and federal agencies, such as 1099 returns Process sales and use tax returns
- Post journal entries
- Review and compile financial statements for variances and accuracy including balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows
- Train and develop staff through review and feedbackCommunicate professionally with clients and staff
- Recognize potential problem areas and propose solutions
- Able to multitask and handle various clients