What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Novinger, Ball & Zivi?
Since 1977 Novinger, Ball, & Zivi has been serving the Greater Knoxville Area and beyond with accounting, tax consulting, and wealth management services. At NBZ we strive to be long-term strategic partners, helping our clients navigate complex financial challenges and opportunities. We serve all industries, including medical practices, high net worth individuals and their families, all professional services, real estate, construction, restaurant and entertainment industries. We are a unique firm with long-term clients and a seasoned staff made up of partners, managers, tax accountants, and licensed financial planners. We are always seeking talented individuals to join our team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- 1-3 years related tax experience preferred
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to function independently as well as collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate in person and virtually
- Proficiency with spreadsheet applications (Excel) and other MS Office applications
- Detail-oriented and organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable
- Accurately prepare Federal, State, and Local tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships
- Assist with the preparation and coordinate the remittance of quarterly estimated tax payments and final tax payments at the Federal, State, and local levels
- Prepare monthly reconciliations of tax related general ledger accounts
- Preparation of workpapers and journal entries for each client
- Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and transactions as assigned
- Note – this list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive.
BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental & Vision
- Group Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Investment 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and no-Friday summers
- Performance compensation
- Paid CPE
- Hybrid and/or part-time options available for some positions