What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outsourced Accounting Senior position at Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A.?
Outsourced Accounting Senior - Panama City, FL (Full-Time)
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) is a growing, regional, Top 200 public accounting firm with an ever-expanding reach. Although THF was founded in June of 1993 to acquire the office of Ernst & Young (EY), our firm's roots date back to the early 1970s. Since our inception, THF has grown to over 150 team members, providing clients with a full range of traditional accounting, auditing, and tax services complemented by comprehensive consulting and advisory resources.
We are clients of the RSM Professional Services Practice. As a client, we have access to the Professional Services Collaborative, a globally connected community that provides access to an ecosystem of capabilities, collaboration and camaraderie to help professional services firms grow and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. As a participant in the PS Collaborative, we have the opportunity to interact and share best practices with other professional services firms across the U.S. and Canada. We also hold membership with CPAmerica International, enabling us to collaborate and share ideas, and to have access to the latest resources, ideas, training, technology, and best practices as it relates to public accounting.
Our CPAs are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), in addition to several other key industry-related associations. THF received the "Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction" Award in 2024 from ClearlyRated. In addition, THF has received other awards from prestigious publications such as Inside Public Accounting, AM Best, and Forbes.
More About the Outsourced Accounting Senior Role :
We are currently seeking an individual looking to take that next step in advancing their career path by accepting the engaging and fulfilling role as an Outsourced Accounting Senior in our Panama City office. If you enjoy providing outsourced accounting and bookkeeping consulting services, meeting with clients in-person and / or virtually, assisting with leading a team, and are looking to gain more expertise in a client accounting services specialization, then this is the perfect role for you!
We are committed to our people, and that has been the driving force behind our continued success and growth. You'll find at THF a firm that supports each employee's own unique path for personal and career growth, and by taking on this role, you will be on your way to further utilizing your skills in the client accounting services expertise.
If these characteristics describe you, then YOU could be the perfect fit for us!
- Has at least 3 years of bookkeeping or related experience in a professional office environment
- A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Business Administration / Management, or Accounting, with relevant experience is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly
- Excellent data entry skills
- Great interpersonal and customer service skills
- Familiarity with a wide range of financial transactions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Works well independently and in a team environment
- Willing to assume responsibility for assigned work without undue supervision
- Has the ability to train and supervise other members of an accounting team
- Highly proficient with Excel
- Experience with Bill.com, QuickBooks online and Sage preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
This is an in-person at the office working role. You'll find that between our regular team meetings, firm retreats, participation in industry specific events, and our involvement in professional organizations, we are committed to staying connected as a team.
Continuing Education & Professional Development Benefits
Employee Benefits
More About the Firm & the Panama City Office :
Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, with additional office locations in the following markets : Tampa and Panama City, FL,. Our Panama City office is located in Florida's "panhandle," where you can expect a wonderful climate, attractive housing opportunities, ever expanding colleges and universities, fishing and water sports, arts and entertainment, ecotourism, and more! Panama City Beach has 27 miles of white sand beaches with turquoise waters from the Gulf of Mexico. Panama City is where "life sets sail!"
THF has grown to over 140 employees across all of our markets, providing our clients with a full range of superior services in traditional accounting, auditing and tax services, and comprehensive consulting and advisory services. We have maintained the high-quality control standards of a national firm and combined those attributes with the heart and personal touch points of a regional firm to ensure we "make an impact" in everything we do.
Learn more about THF by visiting : https : / / www.thf.cpa / .
If this is the opportunity you've been looking for, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to LPersak@thf-cpa.com. Please also include contact information for at least three professional and / or community references.
If you have any questions about this employment opportunity, please reach out directly to LaQuisha Persak, Corporate Recruiter, by email at LPersak@thf-cpa.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer. If you prefer to submit your resume by mail, please use the following address : PO Box 14569, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
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