Staff Accountant CPA Firm

JEFF BAKER & ASSOCIATES PS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary DOE

Paid CPE Expenses

Retirement Plan with Match

PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Jeff Baker & Associates, PS, a Tacoma, WA based CPA firm, seeks a Staff Accountant to learn and apply technical skills while collaborating with a team to complete client tasks. The role emphasizes growth, quality client service, and professional advancement within the firm.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting or Tax, 2+ years of tax experience, and proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop and QBO), with a willingness to adopt new software and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Tax required.
• 2+ years of tax experience.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks (Desktop and QBO).
• Willingness to embrace technology and learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of the business and the Staff Accountant role.
• Builds working relationships with peer clients.
• Effectively documents work and completes assignment tasks as part of a team.
• Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses and market trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Tax

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

CCH Axcess

Job description

Jeff Baker & Associates, PS (JBA) is a Tacoma, WA based CPA firm specializing in business based advisory, accounting, and tax services for small to medium size businesses and tax services for both individuals and business owners. We are currently seeking a staff accountant who is comfortable working in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable with staff interaction and will be looking for growth in the firm. Join a team of accounting and tax professionals doing challenging work in an environment that promotes professional quality. Grow in a firm that offers the opportunity for professional advancement and leadership. Develop your career and become an important part of the future of the firm. Make a difference every day. At JBA you can help an entrepreneur create a business, or help a taxpayer solve a problem, and be involved in challenging yet satisfying work every day. Be part of a business community that has become a vital center for business owners, consultants, professionals and medical practices. The Staff Accountant role is responsible for learning and applying their technical skills and working as part of a team to carry out client tasks.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive Attitude, team player, desire for growth, adaptable and exemplary client service

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops an understanding of the business and the Staff Accountant role.
• Develops technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels.
• Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
• Builds working relationships at peer client level.
• Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses.
• Effectively documents work.
• As a member of the team - implements solutions for clients.
• Identifies task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Demonstrates an active interest in the business world by keeping abreast of market trends and business developments.
• Builds strong team relationship skills.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Masters in Accounting or Tax
• 2+ years of tax experience
• Advanced knowledge and experience with QuickBooks (Desktop and QBO).
• Ability to embrace technology and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Annual accounting services (1099, W-2 preparation, etc.).
• Experience with Engagement, CCH Axcess is strongly desired.

We Offer the Following

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Paid CPE Expenses
• Retirement Plan with Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance