Staff Accountant

LG Legacy Group, LLC; Dresher (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A tax and accounting advisory firm based near Philadelphia seeks an Entry-level accountant to assist in tax preparation and respond to IRS inquiries. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or a related field, along with a desire to grow in a client-focused environment. Commitment to community outreach and teamwork is valued. This full-time position offers hands-on experience and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Management, or Economics.
• Progression toward passing the CPA exam.
• 2-5+ years of recent experience in public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities.
• Collaboratively work with client team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Client-service focus

Excel

Word

CCH Prosystem tax software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

CCH

BNA

Job description

Overview

LG Legacy Group, LLC is a fast growing, highly specialized tax and accounting advisory Certified Public Accounting firm located just outside of Philadelphia. We work with many business owners with varying issues and we pride ourselves on being their trusted advisors. At LG Legacy Group, we value meeting our client’s needs above all else. With a dedicated staff of CPAs, Enrolled Agents, highly-specialized Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors, and years of experience assisting high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs, LG Legacy Group’s team is here to provide personalized and sophisticated tax and accounting services.

We are a firm that is client focused while highly valuing our team members and our local community. We have organically created a culture of professional excellence and attention to detail in an environment where individuals can grow and achieve their personal and professional goals. This has been done while recognizing our responsibility to give back in the community through encouraging volunteering activities by all LG Legacy Group employees and partners.

Responsibilities

• Working on a variety of client engagements in varying industries
• Networking with your peers
• Giving back to the community through outreach activities
• Assisting in the preparation of tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships and corporations
• Learn and maintain understanding of current tax matters, basic tax compliance areas, accounting services, and light research functions
• Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities
• Learn to identify, research, and assess various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
• Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned
• Collaboratively working with client team members

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Management and/or Economics
• Progression toward passing the CPA exam
• 2-5+ years of recent experience in public accounting

Skills / Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude and skill set
• A willingness to learn and succeed in a dynamic environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours during peak seasons, as needed
• Must be client-service focused and career oriented
• Excel, Word, CCH, BNA, and CCH Prosystem tax software are a plus

Contact

Please send your resume and cover letter to Alissa Buscemi at [e-mail]. Learn more about LG Legacy Group, LLC at lglegacygroup.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is LG Legacy Group’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting