Staff Accountant

iHire; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A CPA firm is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant in West Palm Beach. This role involves delivering bookkeeping and tax services, preparing federal tax returns, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of accounting experience and a BA/BS degree in Accounting. Benefits include medical, 401(k) match, paid time off, and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision with company contribution

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual bonuses

Free dinners during tax season

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Experience working in a CPA firm preferred.
• Knowledge in preparation of a tax return preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full range of bookkeeping and tax services for clients.
• Prepare federal tax returns and manage client billing.
• Maintain client relationships.

Skills

Bookkeeping and accounting experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Organizational skills

Client service

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

CCH Axcess Tax

Job description

Murray & Josephson, CPAs, LLC has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for this opening. Check it out and apply today!

Dynamic CPA firm is currently seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to join their team. With offices in New York City, Miami Lakes, and West Palm Beach, Florida, you will join a team of bright professionals providing accounting and tax services to clients in various industries.

You must be able to manage projects, work under deadlines, multitask, and communicate effectively. You should be organized, proactive, and results oriented. This is a great opportunity to work for a great company with growth potential. This position will be located in our West Palm Beach office.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a full range of bookkeeping and tax services for multiple clients within a designated timeframe
• Full knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles & financial data analysis
• Journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements
• Preparation of federal tax returns – (1040, 1041, 1120S, 1065, etc.)
• Review the IRS notices and correspondence
• Hands‑on approach with clientele as you develop and maintain relationships
• Client billing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Experience working in a CPA firm (preferred but not required)
• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• Knowledge in preparation of a tax return (preferred but not required)
• Process‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills in English
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to work extra hours as necessary to complete tasks
• Exceptional client service, along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CCH Axcess Tax (preferred but not required)
• QuickBooks (required)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid: Life Insurance/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual bonuses
• Free dinners during tax season
• Open door policy

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes