What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CONWAY, DEUTH & SCHMIESING, PLLP?
OVERVIEW
Perform a wide variety of accounting, tax, and consulting projects. Be flexible to meet the needs of clients and firm. Seasonal overtime is required.
OUR TEAM MEMBER EXPERIENCE
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements
- Preparation of Excel spreadsheets
- General bookkeeping, payroll, and business consultation
- Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, balance sheet account reconciliations, determine and prepare journal entries
- Review of client policies and procedures; identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures
- Analyze data, summarize information, and assist in preparation of reports
- Research, draft memorandum, and document conclusions related to accounting issues and tax matters
- Collect and organize appropriate data for tax preparation
- Prepare partnership, corporate, individual returns, and other tax forms
- Identify and assist with implementation of tax planning opportunities for clients
- Managing client expectations and assisting clients with their tax and other related questions
- Attend training and development opportunities to develop interpersonal and professional expertise
- Encompass the CDS core values: integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Occasional out-of-town travel to client or office locations may be required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Accounting, Finance, related degree attained or in process of completion, preferred
- CPA license or ability to sit for the CPA exam, preferred
- Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and taxation
- Strong decision-making and problem solving skills
- Analytical skills with particular attention to detail
- Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
- Flexible team player who is also able to work independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality required
- Desire to continue to develop and enhance skills
- Exceptional time management skills with an ability to organize and prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
- Optimistic
- Strong computer aptitude
OUR CULTURE
- Ample career advancement opportunities
- Frequent partner interaction
- Challenging work with a variety of clients
- Flexible, team-oriented work environment
- Year-round training to assist with rapid skill development
- Volunteering is encouraged
- Fun events including social activities, annual golf outing, community service projects, and more!
- Core values of integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
- Mentor program
BENEFITS
- Personal Days Off
- Holidays
- Flexible schedule (including reduced summer hours)
- Flexible dress code
- Group health insurance
- HSA match program
- Life, Disability, and AD & D insurance
- 401(k) plan, including a matching program
- Cafeteria plan
- Continuing professional education
- Dues & licensing
- CPA Exam support
- Team member referral program
- Longevity bonus