Staff Accountant

Staff Accountants work closely with others in the firm to assist clients, management, owners, and those charged with governance of privately held businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, employee benefit plans, and individuals. The role provides basic accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services within established firm and accounting guidelines.

Responsibilities

In general, approximately 80%–85% of your time will be associated with the following tasks:

• Perform fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements (including client inquiry, analytics, and testing).
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, trusts, estates, and non-profits.
• Prepare other governmental filings as necessary.
• Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Build communication skills with internal teams, management, and clients.
• Complete in-house special projects.

The remaining 15%–20% of your time will likely include:

• Participate in firm-directed CPE and on-the-job training.
• Networking and development of a personal marketing plan.
• In-house projects (committees, working groups, etc.).
• Outside of normal job responsibilities, devote significant efforts toward obtaining a CPA certificate.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting or a closely related degree.
• MST, MSA, or other industry-related graduate degree is preferred.
• 150 relevant credit hours (as required for the CPA Exam) and should be on the CPA career track with basic knowledge of accounting concepts.
• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and a desire to learn.
• Ability to excel in a deadline-driven environment.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Effective communication with client employees and management.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel.

Schedule

Standard day shift in an office environment. Role may require travel or alternate work schedules based on client needs.

Pay

$58,500–$68,000 yearly salary.