CPA Manager

Smoker & Company is a successful, busy CPA firm with multiple offices in Lancaster and Berks County. Smoker & Company and its related Family of Companies provide business services spanning various client needs such as bookkeeping, payroll, legal services, consulting, wealth management, and property management (among others).

Our mission is to meet the total accounting, tax, and business development needs of our clients to enhance the value of the businesses and individuals we are privileged to serve.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: month and end-year process accounts payable/receivable cash receipts general ledger payroll and utilities treasury, budgeting cash forecasting revenue and expenditure variance analysis capital assets reconciliations trust account statement reconciliations, check runs fixed asset activity debt activity

month and end-year process

accounts payable/receivable

cash receipts

general ledger

payroll and utilities

treasury, budgeting

cash forecasting

revenue and expenditure variance analysis

capital assets reconciliations

trust account statement reconciliations,

check runs

fixed asset activity

debt activity

Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles Coordinate and complete annual audits Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles Coordinate and complete annual audits Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Coordinate and complete annual audits Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions

Requirements

Reviewing of tax returns, financial statements, tax projections, and related workpapers

Occasional preparation of tax returns and related workpapers

Mentoring and training subordinates

Monitoring workload capacity and capabilities of subordinates

Communicating with clients regarding their tax records and tax returns

Providing solutions and strategies for client needs and communicating plan of action to subordinates

Applying tax laws to benefit our clients and minimize their tax obligations

Additional accounting projects as dictated by business needs (e.g. PPP loan forgiveness and tax credit applications)

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience in public accounting tax engagements

CPA or EA designation is strongly preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred

Proficient working knowledge of relevant technical areas relating to income tax, financial statements, sales tax, payroll tax, and software programs

Ability to obtain and maintain current knowledge of tax law changes in relevant jurisdictions

Ability to obtain and maintain current knowledge of changes in financial statement regulations

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to manage, monitor, and mentor staff

Strong professional ethics / integrity / reliability

Dedication to providing and ensuring exceptional client services

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with clients and team members

Willingness to expand skills and adaptability to change

Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager

Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

Ability to manipulate large amounts of data

Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to direct and supervise

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Permanent