Staff Accountant

About the role

At MBW, technical excellence and a people-first culture go hand in hand. Built on a 30+ year legacy of "Knowledge in Num6ers®," we provide the prestige and resources of a top-tier CPA firm alongside a truly supportive, collaborative leadership environment. Recognized as a 7-Time Top Workplace Winner for protecting work-life balance and investing in long-term growth, we embrace automation, advanced accounting and tax technology, and streamlined workflows so you can focus on building your technical skills and delivering exceptional client service. Enjoy Summer Fridays off, firm-wide wellness challenges, monthly firm events, and regular team-building activities across our offices.

Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns while ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm and regulatory standards.
• Accounting & Advisory Support: Assist with financial statement preparation and provide accounting and business consulting support for a variety of clients.
• Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting: Perform bookkeeping functions, account reconciliations, and journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
• Client Collaboration: Communicate professionally with clients to obtain documentation, answer questions, and provide exceptional client service.
• Engagement Support: Collaborate with senior staff, managers, and partners to complete engagements efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Technology & Process Improvement: Utilize QuickBooks, firm software, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and workflow.
• Professional Development: Continuously expand your technical knowledge through mentorship, hands-on experience, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Active CPA candidate or CPA license (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 1–2 years of public accounting experience preferred, with exposure to tax preparation and accounting services

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles with experience preparing tax returns and financial statements
• Experience with QuickBooks and client bookkeeping preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Eager to learn, embrace new technologies, and continuously develop professionally within a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• Work-Life Integration: Summer Fridays off so you can recharge and enjoy our unique regional lifestyles
• Firm-Wide Connection: High-energy MBW Bingo, seasonal team-building events, and collaborative firm traditions
• Wellness: Inner-office wellness initiatives that keep our teams active and connected
• Continuous Growth: Ongoing mentorship, CPA support, and investment in both technical expertise and professional development
• Competitive 401(k) matching
• Full Health, Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Dental, Vision, FSA/Dependent Care, and Critical Illness coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Marketing and employee/client referral bonus programs