Staff Tax Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountants are entry-level employees with an educational background in accounting, financial statement preparation, auditing, tax preparation and tax law. Work is performed under close supervision. Responsibilities increase with demonstrated skill.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Complete assigned audit, review, and compilation areas in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by supervisor.

•Respond to firm associate requests in a timely and professional manner.

•Identify areas in the engagement that need to be discussed with a supervisor in a timely manner.

•Complete work that is accurate and organized.

•Ensure work is completed in a timely manner, and within assigned time budgets.

•Communicate proactively with supervisor regarding open items.

•Recognize how assigned tasks affect the final work product.

•Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the WICPA.

•Stay current on all professional pronouncements, such as FAS, SAS, GAAS. Participating in continuing professional education.

•Accept and seek out additional responsibility.

•Represent the firm and promote its image at a variety of events including, but not limited to: networking events, vendor conferences, client events and at college career fairs

•Meet billable hour expectations.

•Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

•Eligibility or currently pursuing CPA certification preferred.

•Demonstrates the following skills: analytical, problem solving, organization and interpersonal.

•Ability to prioritize multiple projects.

•Excellent attention to detail, quality, and timely completion of work.

•Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and other various accounting software including CCH, Creative Solutions, and research tools.

•Valid driver’s license with proof of car insurance.CorpTax Software, Audit Reviews, Financial Statement Preparation, Tax Preparation, Tax Law