Staff Accountant

Landmark CPAs; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. The role involves establishing professional relationships with clients, preparing business and individual tax returns, and maintaining a thorough understanding of accounting standards and procedures. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and organization skills, along with a commitment to professional growth through ongoing CPA certification. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare business and individual income tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements for clients.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional demeanor

Dependability

Honesty

Education

Progressing toward CPA certification

Job description

Staff Accountant.

Who We Are

If you are looking for more than just another job, consider us. Our associates are family, and they’re our greatest competitive advantage. Our long-standing reputation for excellence is because of the talent, integrity and professionalism of our associates. Not only do we search for people with technical expertise and an innovative spirit, we look for those who are real, friendly, approachable and who possess great communication and people skills. Does that sound like you?

What We Need

As a staff accountant, you’ll work with a skilled team of professionals as we provide valued, quality services to our clients, exceeding their expectations. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with clients and members as well as performing accounting, auditing and tax preparation duties.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be responsible for:

• Becoming familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Progressing professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam as soon as possible
• Understanding professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements; becoming familiar with pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, GAO and GASB
• Having a command of GAAP, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations; obtaining a thorough understanding of auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and common audit procedures and techniques.
• Assuming responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or segments of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff, including preparation of financial statements; assisting with physical inventory observations as assigned
• Preparing business and individual income tax returns, including new or updating existing depreciation schedules with asset additions and disposal; utilizing software to generate projected taxable income

What We’d Love

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Professional, upbeat, enthusiastic, dependable and honest
• Looking for a place to advance your career