Accountant, CAAS

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

BCBS medical

Dental & Vision

Short-term disability

Parental leave

Flexible spending

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) is seeking an Accountant for CAAS to support client accounting services, including bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and financial statements. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with a team of professionals.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of bookkeeping experience and an accounting degree preferred, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Sage/QuickBooks/Xero. Overtime during peak tax season may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of prior bookkeeping experience and an accounting degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and various accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• CAS personnel are directly responsible for client accounts assigned to them.
• CAS includes bookkeeping, payroll and payroll tax, sales and use tax, financial statement prep, and related services.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

ACCOUNTANT, CAAS

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

ACCOUNTANT, CAAS

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions

• Client Accounting Services (CAS) personnel are directly responsible for various client accounts that are assigned to them.
• CAS includes bookkeeping, payroll and payroll tax, sales and use tax, financial statement preparation and various other accounting and consulting services.
• CAS personnel skill sets include (but are not limited to) neatness and clarity of work, appropriate relations with client personnel and firm associates, enthusiasm for assignments (especially more advance or technical projects), and the ability to complete work timely and accurately.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of prior bookkeeping experience and an accounting degree preferred
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and various accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
• Competency and technical skill sets include (but are not limited to) strong knowledge of accounting principles and standard accounting processes for recording a company’s business transactions into a general ledger, account reconciliations and work paper preparation, prepare and post journal entries and ability to adapt work as required by level of engagement.
• Personal characteristics include integrity, professional in attitude and appearance, and trustworthiness.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Available to work overtime in January through March

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us atwww.criadv.com.

Benefits

• 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage.
• Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.