Staff Accountant

TMH; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TMH, PLLC is seeking an experienced staff accountant to provide accurate and timely accounting support services, including client accounting, payroll, and tax preparation. The ideal candidate will ensure financials are maintained without error and must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

The position involves monthly reconciliation of financial statements, preparation of income tax returns, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This role demands a bachelor's degree and proficiency in tax software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Previous experience in client accounting or bookkeeping is desired.
• Experience with computer applications and tax software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely accounting support services.
• Reconcile all financial statements monthly.
• Prepare business and individual income tax returns.

Skills

High level of integrity and professional maturity

Strong computer proficiency

Excellent interpersonal/client service skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Critical thinking skills

Good judgment and decision-making capabilities

Excellent writing and proofreading skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Tax software

Computer applications

Job description

TMH is seeking an experienced staff accountant.

The position is responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting support services in the areas of client accounting, payroll and tax preparation. The position assures all financials are maintained and administered without error.

We are looking for a highly organized professional with excellent interpersonal skills and must be an integral team member with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assures all financials are maintained and administered without error.
• Records, reviews, and/or monitors regular input of client transactions, including deposits and expense.
• Reconciles all financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Prepares quarterly financial reports.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Prepares business and individual income tax returns.

General

• Supports the strategic goals and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• High level of integrity and professional maturity.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal skills/client service skills and an adaptable attitude.
• Strong organizational, project management and critical thinking skills.
• Remains flexible to changing environment and demands.
• Evidence of dependability and effective work habits.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Exercises good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent writing, proofreading skills.

Education, Experience, and Background

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous experience in client accounting or bookkeeping, desired.
• Experience with computer applications.
• Experience with tax software.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must have the schedule freedom to work Monday - Friday 7 AM - 4 PM, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Sitting, standing, walking and lifting.
• Acute verbal, hearing and visual senses required for communication.
• Manual dexterity and visual capability to use a computer, audio/visual and general office equipment.
• Must be able to walk up stairs and may include lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.