Staff Accountant

Pomona College; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Immediate Eligibility

HRA Plan

HSA Plan

PTO 23 days

Holidays 9

Firm Event Days 2

Birthday Gifts

Christmas Gifts

Busy Season Gifts

Service Award Program

Job summary

DJA CPAs, S.C. in Waukesha, WI is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team. You'll work on client engagements including preparation of accounting work papers for compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements, and prepare tax returns for corporate, partnership, and individuals under Senior Accountant guidance.

You will gain exposure to varied tasks and have opportunities for career progression within our firm. This is a hybrid role with onsite and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA certification (or working toward) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn accounting and income tax techniques under Senior Accountant supervision.
• Prepare accounting work papers supporting compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements.
• Prepare corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns.
• Interact with Senior & Manager level personnel to gather information and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant

Waukesha, WI Accounting/Finance

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Company: DJA CPAs, S.C. www.djacpas.com

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/djacpas
Work Location: W233 N2080 Ridgeview Pkwy, Suite 301, Waukesha, WI 53188
Work Format: Hybrid - typically 4 days/week onsite, 1 day/week remote

Summary: We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing team! This person will work on a variety of client assignments including the preparation of accounting work papers supporting the issuance of compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements. This person will also complete the work papers and preparation of corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns. The Staff Accountant will work under the direction of a Senior Accountant on entry level assignments within the public accounting practice. Exposure to this wide variety of tasks will provide the building blocks for career progression within our firm over time to more advanced roles and projects in the future.

What You'll Do:

The Staff Accountant will become acquainted with the accounting & income tax techniques necessary to participate in the engagement under the training & direction of Senior Accountant in an effective and efficient manner for the delivery of Accounting & Income Tax Services.

• Develop the professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, income tax reporting rules & regulations, and financial statement presentations including financial disclosures.
• Obtain an understanding of the client's accounting practices and generally accepted accounting practices and industry.
• Develop a working knowledge of the financial accounting and income tax procedures & processes learned within your college studies.
• Proactively interact with key firm Senior & Manager level personnel to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by superiors whenever required.

What We're Looking For:

• 1+ years' experience in Accounting.
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA certification (or working toward) is a plus.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong motivation to excel, high degree of interest in learning, seeks training and mentoring from Senior Accountant.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance with $0 cost for employees!
• Life Insurance
• 3% Safe Harbor - 401 (k) Immediate Eligibility
• HRA Plan
• HSA Plan
• PTO = 23 days
• Holidays = 9
• Firm Event Days = 2
• Birthday, Christmas, Busy Season Gifts
• Service Award Program

About Us: DJA CPAs is a privately held accounting firm based in Waukesha, WI. We focus our efforts on manufacturing, construction, distribution industries, and high-end service organizations.

Growth at DJA has been steady and carefully planned. Stability and having an excellent work environment are very important to us so we have carefully curated a team of talented, caring, and fun accounting professionals! We currently employ 30 associates and administration staff, including 20 certified public accountants.

With focus on closely held businesses and their owners, we take pride in paying significant attention to detail and business planning. What's more, every business approach is backed by substantial thought and careful consideration, always with an eye on how it will impact our clients' businesses. As a result, account managers within our firm generally serve fewer clients than our competitors. This allows us to narrow our focus and attention, serving clients on a more in-depth basis.

You can find more information at: https://www.djacpas.com/