Staff Accountant

Position Overview:

We are a well-established CPA firm seeking a talented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing team. In this hybrid role, you will handle a wide variety of accounting functions, including tax return preparation, financial statement preparation, and general accounting for both individual and business clients. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, a strong background in tax preparation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience with a small to mid-sized accounting or CPA firm is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns in compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including account reconciliations.
• General Accounting: Maintain general ledger, process journal entries, and perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Tax Filings & Compliance: Manage tax filings and deadlines to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborative Work: Work closely with team members and the partners to provide accurate and timely financial statements and support client needs.
• Audit Participation: Participate in external audits of client companies as needed.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Stay updated on industry regulations, tax law changes, and accounting best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Tax Preparation Experience: Proven experience in preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using cloud-based software, accounting tools, and financial reporting platforms.
• Microsoft Excel Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel is a plus. Basic proficiency is expected.
• Thomson Reuters Products: Experience with Thomson Reuters tax and accounting software is a plus.
• CPA Firm Experience: Experience working in a small to mid-sized CPA firm preferred.
• Enrolled Agent (EA): EA certification is a plus.
• CPA License or CPA Eligibility: CPA license or eligibility is a plus.
• Bookkeeping Experience: Experience in bookkeeping is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Flexibility to work from home and in the office once acclimated into the role. (Working remotely is subject to partner approval and direction. Typically, it is up to 1-2 days per week subject to no remote work except approved nights and weekends (OT) during March and April and subject to change going forward under the current policy.
• Competitive Base Salary & Bonus: With a performance-based bonus pool.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Fully paid health insurance. Other insurance is available through payroll deductions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 4 weeks of PTO annually (accrues).
• Work-Life Balance: 40 hours per week with overtime available during busy season(s). Overtime is subject to partner approval and direction.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on career development.