Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Tax Accountant

Bell & Company PA; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Bell & Company, PA, a midsize CPA firm serving clients for 45 years, seeks a licensed CPA to join our Harrison, Arkansas office. This is not a remote position and requires in-office work.

You will focus on tax returns for business and individual clients, collaborate with staff, train others as needed, and maintain client relationships. We offer holidays, PTO, and health/dental/vision insurance, with salary from $70,520 to $98,280 DOE.

Qualifications

• Licensed CPA with active license; Arkansas preferred.
• At least 3 years of current public accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe, UltraTax, PracticeCS, Engagement, and QuickBooks (desktop & online).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, positive, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and individual tax returns; may do bookkeeping.
• Prioritize work to complete tasks timely and accurately.
• Keep up with tax changes and industry standards; ongoing education.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships and teamwork.
• Represent Bell & Company in professional settings and events.
• Assist in training other Staff Accountants as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and collaboration.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

Client relationships

Professionalism

Education

CPA license

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe

UltraTax

PracticeCS

Engagement

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Job description

About The Job

CALLING ALL CPA’S TO HARRISON, ARKANSAS!

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About The Job

CALLING ALL CPA’S TO HARRISON, ARKANSAS!

(This is not a remote position. Must be willing and able to work in an office setting.)

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who holds an active license (preferably) in the state of Arkansas? Do you have recent experience working for a CPA firm so you’re up to date, in the know? Are you ready to make a change and see if the grass really IS greener? Are you from the north central/north west AR area and want to come back? Then Bell & Company is looking for you.

Who is Bell & Company, PA?

Excellent question! Bell & Company is a midsize CPA firm based in North Little Rock, AR with offices in Conway and Harrison. THIS POSITION WILL OFFICE IN HARRISON, ARKANSAS. We have proudly served our clients for 45 years and are still growing. Our success is attributable to our strong leadership and the excellent team of people who provide exceptional service to our clients. We are made up of dedicated people who take pride in the work they do, are willing to go the extra mile to ensure our clients receive the service they expect and for which Bell & Company is known.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone that really likes to do taxes. Simple but true. We need someone who understands how to prepare tax returns. While we do prepare individual returns, we focus more on business returns; some are complex with multiple entities or multi-state clients or maybe a non-profit group or even a trust. This diversity in our client base brings diversity to the work you will do. Do you enjoy a challenge? Then public accounting is for you.

Tell me more about the work and expectations…you ask?

Sure thing. We expect you to come ready to collaborate, share information, and ask when you don’t know something. Don’t spin your wheels too long on something because that just wastes time and money. Be open to others coming to you when they know you are the more experienced or more knowledgeable one on something.

We expect you to learn our company, policies, procedures and why we do what we do and how we do it. Once you understand these things we welcome suggestions and ideas to improve client service, processes, or ways to collaborate more effectively.

Additionally, you will be expected to (gotta love bullet points):

• Know how to prioritize your work and complete it timely and accurately.
• Prepare business and individual tax returns; may do some bookkeeping.
• Keep up with tax changes and industry standards by continuing education; professional associations and professional periodicals.
• Be able to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships as well as with your coworkers.
• Represent Bell & Company in a professional and positive way at networking or other professional events.
• Assist in training other Staff Accountants as needed.
• And several other things that there’s not enough space to add here.

So, what are we looking for in a qualified candidate?

If you are a licensed CPA then you already possess the educational qualifications we require. However, we also require at least 3 years (more is better) of current public accounting experience. We are looking for someone who is professional, positive, and dependable. We also look for someone who knows Word, Excel, Adobe, UltraTax, PracticeCS, Engagement, Quickbooks – desk top and online.

And just a nice person who can work independently and collaboratively.

What about salary and benefits?

Your years of experience in public accounting and as a CPA will be a determining factor for the position and salary for which you are qualified.

As part of your total compensation package, we offer a compliment of benefits to include paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid health*/dental/vision insurance plus more. Salary ranges from $70,520-$98,280 DOE.

Harrison, AR is nestled in the Ozark mountains. A community of 14,000 people, Harrison is growing in population. A median household income of $45k and a lower cost of living than the national average makes this city a good opportunity for a professional. The natural beauty of the mountains along with the nearby Buffalo River are among top favorites for outdoor enthusiasts. Harrison is 30 minutes from Branson, MO and an hour from Eureka Springs, AR both cities are tourist favorites for food and entertainment.