What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Mogle & Hawkins, CPA?
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Staff Accountant at Mogle & Hawkins, CPA located in Metairie, LA. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, financial reporting, budgeting, and assisting with audits. The role will also involve reconciling accounts, preparing tax returns, and analyzing financial data.
Qualifications
- Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Budgeting skills
- Audit assistance and Reconciliation skills
- Tax Preparation and Financial Analysis skills
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
- Good time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize duties
- Ability to work well in groups and autonomously
Duties:
- Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial statement preparation including, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, initial and adjusting journal entries, trial balance preparation, and basic concepts and standards of compilations
- "After the fact" payroll processing including both quarterly and annual preparation of Forms 941, 940, L-1, SUTA, W-2, 1099, etc. (including Fringe Benefit computations, etc.)
- Monthly and Quarterly Sales Tax computation, preparation, and reporting
- Income tax reporting including preparation and review of Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, and 1040
- Tax and accounting research
- Assisting clients in such things as business licensures, fees, permits, etc.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000