Staff Accountant

Kforce Inc; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Staff Accountant to handle corporate, partnership and individual taxes, plus audits, reviews, and bookkeeping for diverse clients. This permanent role offers growth potential and collaboration with a growing CPA firm.

Ideal candidates have CPA track or CPA, 1–3 years public accounting experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office; training in tax is a plus. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• 1–3 years audit or tax experience in public accounting.
• Corporate & partnership tax preparation; individual tax prep a plus (training available).
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office; strong communication skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate, partnership & individual taxes.
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations & bookkeeping for clients.
• Work across a diverse client base and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills.

Skills

CPA track

Audit/tax experience

Organized

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office Suite

UltraTax

PPC Checkpoint

Workpapers CS

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a growing CPA firm in Parsippany NJ, seeks a Staff Accountant. Summary: The Staff Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing corporate, partnership & individual taxes. As a Staff Accountant, you will also perform audits, reviews, compilations & bookkeeping for clients in a variety of industries. This is a permanent position with positive growth potential for applicants who demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• CPA, or CPA track preferred
• 1 to 3 years audit or tax experience in public accounting and the ability to work across a diverse client base
• Corporate & partnership tax preparing; Individual tax preparation is a plus (willing to train in tax)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is a plus and MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
• UltraTax, PPC Checkpoint and Smart Practice Aids, and Workpapers CS program familiarity a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.