Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with benefits

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in Miamisburg, OH to support tax preparation, audit procedures, and client engagements while developing increasing responsibility. This is a full-time role in Dayton, OH with a collaborative, development-focused environment that values accuracy and teamwork.

You will grow technical proficiency, handle tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals, and participate in ongoing training and professional development as you progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
• Actively pursuing or planning to pursue CPA certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Prepare accurate partnership, S corporation, and individual tax returns.
• Prepare income tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Maintain and organize client files in accordance with firm standards.
• Clearly document workpapers and support audit and tax conclusions.
• Assist with financial audits to ensure financial statements comply with GAAP.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to identify and resolve client issues.
• Maintain open communication with management regarding project status.
• Manage time effectively to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Participate actively in training and professional development opportunities.
• Support Interns as they grow in their roles.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

CPA pursuit

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Auditing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Staff Accountant - Miamisburg, OH

Who

A motivated early-career accounting professional eager to build strong tax and audit expertise.

What

Support tax preparation, audit procedures, and client engagements while developing the skills to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

When

Full-time role with opportunities for accelerated learning and professional development.

Where

Dayton, OH

Why

To contribute to a collaborative team while gaining diverse experience that builds a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

Office Environment

A supportive, development-focused environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Salary

• Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Staff Accountant interested in both Tax and Audit who will serve as a key foundation of the team, supporting various client engagements while building technical proficiency. As skills develop, responsibilities will expand to include more advanced tasks and leadership opportunities on smaller engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
• Prepare accurate partnership, S corporation, and individual tax returns.
• Prepare income tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Maintain and organize client files in accordance with firm standards.
• Clearly document workpapers and support audit and tax conclusions.
• Assist with financial audits to ensure financial statements comply with GAAP.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to identify and resolve client issues.
• Maintain open communication with management regarding project status.
• Manage time effectively to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Participate actively in training and professional development opportunities.
• Support Interns as they grow in their roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
• Actively pursuing or planning to pursue CPA certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.