Senior Accountant

KerberRose; Clintonville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Continuing Professional Education

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employer 401(k) matching and profit‑sh

CPA/EA designation incentive

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Disability Insurance

Wellness program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Business Development Incentives

Job summary

KerberRose is seeking a Staff Accountant to support client accounting and tax services for small to mid-sized businesses and individuals. You will handle bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, and accounting system setup while collaborating with a professional accounting team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 4+ years of experience, and strong QuickBooks skills. CPA eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA Certification preferred or CPA-eligible.
• Four+ years of bookkeeping or public accounting experience.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books for multiple clients including general ledger, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Payroll processing and payroll tax services including Forms 941/940 and W-2s/1099s.
• Set up, convert and customize client accounting systems; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with staff, managers and partners on engagements; meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA-eligible or CPA Certification preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Description

We are a growing CPA firm seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our client accounting and tax services practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping and payroll experience who enjoys working with multiple clients and collaborating with a professional accounting team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for bookkeeping, payroll processing, accounting systems setup and support, client communication, and assisting with tax compliance services for small to mid‑sized businesses and individuals.

Responsibilities:

Client Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain accurate books for multiple clients, including general ledger maintenance, bank and credit card reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare and assist in reviewing monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial statements
• Review client records for accuracy, compliance, and consistency
• Prepare and assist in reviewing month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Payroll & Payroll Tax Services
• Prepare and assist in reviewing the filing of payroll tax reports (Forms 941, 940, state filings, W‑2s, and 1099s)
• Monitor payroll tax notices and assist with agency correspondence
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Tax Services Support

• Prepare and assist in reviewing individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns
• Organize client tax documents and supporting schedules
• Assist with tax compliance projects
• Prepare research, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to taxing authorities.
• Assist with sales tax and other state/local tax filings as needed

Accounting Software Setup & Client Assistance

• Set up, convert, and customize client accounting systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve client bookkeeping and software issues
• Perform diagnostic reviews and cleanups of existing accounting files
• Provide basic software training and guidance to clients

Client & Team Collaboration

• Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate basic knowledge of clients’ businesses.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and communicate both tax and financial statement results
• Provide professional and timely responses to client inquiries
• Work closely with staff, managers, and partners on engagements
• Adhere to firm deadlines, quality standards, documentation requirements, and budgeted production goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA Certification preferred or CPA‑eligible
• Four or more years of bookkeeping or public accounting experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines

Culture and Core Values:

KerberRose offers a fun, supportive atmosphere of professionalism marked by a personal touch. We believe in creating an environment that encourages and supports professional and personal development. Our core values drive our culture:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Balanced Life
• Community Oriented

Our team members are our most valuable assets, which is why KerberRose team members are given frequent opportunities for achievement and recognition.

Benefits:

• Mentorship and Talent Development Program Opportunities
• Continuing Professional Education
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employer Matching 401(K) and Profit Sharing Plan
• Financial incentive for CPA and Enrolled Agent designations
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Section 125 Plan
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Reimbursement and Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Business Development Incentives

KerberRose is nationally recognized for its flexible workplace practices and is one of Inside Public Accounting's Top 200 Firms.