Experienced Staff Accountant

Gould Killian CPA Group, PA; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Paid vacation

Group health insurance

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings plan

401(k) retirement plan

Profit-sharing

Continuing professional education (CPE

Job summary

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Asheville, NC team. The role involves preparing personal, corporate, fiduciary and partnership tax returns, property tax returns, and assisting with attest and audit engagements, tax planning, and research.

The candidate should have GAAP knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and professional standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and organization skills

Responsibilities

• Preparation of personal, corporate, fiduciary and partnership tax returns
• Prepare property tax returns
• Working in accounting software to enter and review client data
• Participate in attest and audit engagements
• Participate in tax planning and basic tax research for various clients and special projects
• Collaborate with fellow team members on other projects as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Gould Killian CPA Group is seeking an eager, detail-oriented, and analytical Experienced Staff Accountant to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Preparation of personal, corporate, fiduciary and partnership tax returns


• Prepare property tax returns


• Working in accounting software to enter and review client data


• Participate in attest and audit engagements


• Participate in tax planning and basic tax research for various clients and special projects


• Collaborate with fellow team members of the firm on other projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field


• Knowledge accounting principles, working knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with professional standards


• Ability to work in a fast paced, hard working environment with deadlines


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team


• Strong communication, analytical, and organization skills


• Currently pursuing CPA or EA licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Enrolled Agent license


• Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Firm Overview

Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that provides excellent client service with a high-level of technical expertise and attention to detail. We have 60 professional and administrative staff that collaborate across three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard, North Carolina. The Firm operates with integrity and professionalism, while providing a work environment that nurtures professional development and curiosity.

Benefits

• Salary: $60,0000 - $75,000 depending on experiences


• Paid Vacation and Holidays


• Group Health Insurance


• Group Life Insurance


• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Health Savings Plan (HSA) - including Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees


• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Employer Matching for eligible employees


• Discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions


• Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements.

*This is not an exhaustive list of benefits provided by the Firm. Any benefits listed here are subject to change based on management decisions.