Staff Accountant

Gould Killian CPA Group P.A.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses

Job summary

Gould Killian CPA Group P.A. in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to prepare personal, corporate, fiduciary, and partnership tax returns. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, knowledge of GAAP, and be CPA eligible. The role supports a collaborative team and offers a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of personal, corporate, fiduciary and partnership tax returns.
• Participate in attest and audit engagements.
• Collaborate with fellow team members on projects.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

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 of 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
• CPA eligible, or plans to be eligible in the next year

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: $55,0000 - $60,000 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.