General Honest and professional individual looking to be part of 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 or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in public accounting
- CPA certification preferred or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to apply analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Team orientated and strong interpersonal skills
- Capable of thinking independently and performing engagements with minimal supervision
- Strong project management skills and Capable of serving as the “in-charge” accountant on engagements
- Focused on developing technical skills and is committed to continuous performance improvement
- Identify client growth opportunities with existing and new referrals
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 required for Accounting Solutions
Tax:
- Serve as in-charge on client engagements including client communication, information coordination and technical review of work
- Preparation and review expertise for all types of tax returns (including individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations)
- Appropriately research tax issues and questions providing recommendations for resolution
- Train and develop staff and senior associates through review of work and feedback
- Function as in-charge for large client groups and returns including coordination of planning meetings with client and officer
Audit:
- Develop plan for audit procedures necessary to meet engagement objectives
- Oversee fieldwork is conducted effectively and efficiently
- Supervise audit staff and senior associates in completion of audit procedures
- Review and prepare financial statements and required reports
- Complete administrative requirements
- Communicate professionally with client and staff
- Recognize potential problem areas and propose solutions
Accounting Solutions:
- Serve as in-charge on client engagements including client communication, information coordination and technical review of works
- Supervise and train staff and senior associates
- Communicate professionally with client and staff
- Recognize potential problem areas and propose solutions
- Review or prepare complicated payrolls including bonus
- Review or prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax reports to all federal and state agencies as well as employees.
- Review and compile financial statements for variances and accuracy including balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows
- Able to multitask and handle various clients.
- Support managers with consulting projects, problems and trouble shooting.