Staff Accountant

• Advise clients on a wide range of corporate and federal tax issues, various duties to include tax research and planning, compliance, consulting, and business transaction structuring services.
• Communicate with clients to discuss tax accounting matters
• Meet client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications
• Deliver highest level of customer service to clients, including those at the executive level
• Communicate with client personnel in order to identify and assess existing client accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Perform audit procedures, cash, A/R, inventories property and equipment, prepaid, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts in client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries when needed.
• Review accounting transactions and consider appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare financial statement footnotes (on areas audited) and internal control observations and recommendations.
• Research fundamental issues using online tools.

• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Gain an understanding of Firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry and adheres to them.
• Demonstrate positive attitude towards Firm and profession.
• Represent the Firm in a favorable and professional manner.
• Develop initiative, interpersonal skills, and practical application of technical knowledge.
• Perform other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor and other Firm management as required.
• Confidentiality of Firm and client information is critical.

• 0-3 years of experience as a staff accountant (Previous hands-on public accounting internship experience is preferred)
• Desire to become CPA certified.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field.
• Participate in extracurricular activities or prior job experience and demonstration of leadership abilities.
• Sharp analytical skills enhanced by a commitment to professional development.
• Desire to work closely with Partners, Seniors, other staff accountants and clients to provide exceptional service.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment and to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Strong skills with general office use software and an ability to adapt to new software applications.
• Proficient with personal computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Travel for work at clients' offices generally is same day using a personal vehicle.
• Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycle
• Salary based on experience $ 66,000 - $ 85,000

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Dependent Care Plan
• Parking Reimbursement
• SmartBenefits® Program
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• 16 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (0-5 years of employment)
• 21 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (over 5 years of employment)
• Training In-House
• Training through the AICPA, MACPA, VSCPA, GWSCPA
• Summer Fridays-Off Program
• Paid Professional Accounting Memberships and Licenses
• Discount Pricing on CPA Exam Study Materials
• Paid Time Off to Take the CPA Exam
• Bonus Upon Passing the CPA Exam

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