What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - GMS Surgent position at Hightower Advisors?
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At GMS Surgent, we are dedicated to furthering education at all levels. Named to Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firm to Work For” lists in 2018 and 2022, our team works and grows together in a collaborative environment. We never settle in reaching our fullest potential. In a business focused on numbers, we know that it is our people that add up to the true value of GMS Surgent. We take pride in recruiting individuals who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional achievement – and are motivated to reach their full potential.
GMS Surgent is in search of qualified entry level staff accountants to join our team. An ideal candidate is team-oriented, shows a solid work ethic and motivation to succeed, and enjoys independent problem solving. We do not require 150 credit hours. Also, you have critical thinking skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to effectively communicate (verbal & written) in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines. You will report to the Partner.
Top Reasons to Work With GMS Surgent:
Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, and 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).
“GMS SURGENT” IS THE BRAND NAME UNDER WHICH GMS SURGENT, LLC AND GMS SURGENT ADVISORS, LLC PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.
You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.
At GMS Surgent, we are dedicated to furthering education at all levels. Named to Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firm to Work For” lists in 2018 and 2022, our team works and grows together in a collaborative environment. We never settle in reaching our fullest potential. In a business focused on numbers, we know that it is our people that add up to the true value of GMS Surgent. We take pride in recruiting individuals who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional achievement – and are motivated to reach their full potential.
GMS Surgent is in search of qualified entry level staff accountants to join our team. An ideal candidate is team-oriented, shows a solid work ethic and motivation to succeed, and enjoys independent problem solving. We do not require 150 credit hours. Also, you have critical thinking skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and the capacity to effectively communicate (verbal & written) in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines. You will report to the Partner.
Top Reasons to Work With GMS Surgent:
- Internal growth encouraged
- Work closely with a diverse client base
- Collaborative work environment Little or no travel
- Great compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Provide timely, high-quality client services that meet or exceed client expectations
- Research complex tax and accounting issues, in addition to determining alternative solutions
- Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns
- Major – Accounting
- 4 year degree in Accounting
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of local, state, multi-state, and federal tax regulations
- Stay up-to-date interpretations of the ever-changing tax laws to anticipate tax opportunities
Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, and 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).
“GMS SURGENT” IS THE BRAND NAME UNDER WHICH GMS SURGENT, LLC AND GMS SURGENT ADVISORS, LLC PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.
You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.
