Staff - Business Advisory Solutions (52710)

Citrin Cooperman; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Woodbridge, CT seeks a Staff to join the Business Advisory Solutions (BAS) department. You will support engagement planning, execution, and review, and work with client accounting records using QuickBooks and related software.

Prepare tax returns (1040s, 1065s, 1120S, 1120s), tax extensions and projections, and perform financial statement analysis and write-ups. Bachelor’s in Accounting and CPA progress required; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Actively working toward passing the CPA exam.
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Works cooperatively in teams.
• Ability to multi-task in detail- and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments with a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Assist in managing client relationships to deliver excellent client service.
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Caseware, and CCH Document is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic accounting records and financial statements.
• Assist in engagement planning, execution, review and findings interpretation.
• Prepare various tax returns (1040s, 1041s, 1065s, 1120-S, 1120s), extensions and projections.
• Prepare write-ups, bank reconciliations, and self-review before submission.
• Assist with miscellaneous tax filings (sales, payroll, 1099s).
• Coordinate day-to-day tax work and planning activities.
• Perform tax research to resolve issues.
• Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Work with client accounting records and software including QuickBooks.
• Review and verify journal entries and classifications.
• Prepare financial statements and engagement documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

CCH Axcess

Caseware

CCH Document

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Staff to join our Business Advisory Solutions (BAS) department. As a BAS Staff, you will be responsible for:

• Basic understanding of accounting records and financial statements.
• Assist the team in the development of engagement strategy, planning, execution of work, review, and interpretation of findings
• Prepare various tax returns (1040s, 1041s, 1065s, 1120-Ss, 1120s), tax extensions and tax projections
• Prepare write-ups, bank reconciliations, and conducts a self-review before submission for review
• Understanding of miscellaneous tax filings including sales tax, payroll tax returns and 1099s
• Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day duties of planning, tax work, and wrap-up
• Perform tax research to resolve issues
• Assisting in analyzing and reviewing client accounting records and financial statements
• Work with client accounting records and software including Quickbooks
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classification assigned to various records
• Ability to prepare financial statements, engagement documentation and related reports
• Miscellaneous other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 1 + years of experience in public accounting
• Actively working toward passing the CPA exam
• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Works cooperatively in teams
• Ability to multi-task in Detail and deadline oriented driven environment
• Ability to prioritize task, work on and manage multiple assignments with a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required
• Assist in managing client relationships in effort to deliver excellent client service
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Caseware, and CCH Document is a plus