CPA Tax and Accounting Associate

Preston and Company; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-life balance during busy season

CPA licensure assistance

Upward mobility

Job summary

Preston and Company, a family-owned CPA firm in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, seeks a Tax Associate/Staff Accountant with proven accounting knowledge. The role offers growth under direct guidance from the managing partner and requires ability to work independently from the Chadds Ford office.

Responsibilities include engagements, reconciliations, tax returns, and client service with a focus on timely delivery. Hybrid in-office work supports work-life balance and CPA licensure advancement.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in a professional accounting role; CPA or EA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Excellent verbal communication abilities and effective business writing skills
• Experience with QuickBooks and Intuit Pro Series preferred.
• Demonstrated desire to learn accounting principles and develop strong client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with engagements, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annual close
• Prepare individual, entity and payroll tax returns with advanced knowledge of tax law
• Provide professional, courteous client service
• Effectively complete responsibilities in a timely manner
• Support the firm with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Business writing

Client relationship skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or EA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Intuit Pro Series

Job description

Preston and Company, a family-owned CPA firm serving tax and consulting needs of small business and individuals since 1929, seeks Tax Associate/Staff Accountant with proven knowledge in accounting and finance. Opportunities for growth and advancement with direct guidance and supervision from managing partner of small firm. Must be self-starter with ability to work independently from our office in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engagements, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annual close
• Prepare individual, entity and payroll tax returns with advanced knowledge of tax law
• Provide professional, courteous client service
• Effectively complete responsibilities in a timely manner
• Support the firm with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in a professional accounting role; CPA or EA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Excellent verbal communication abilities and effective business writing skills
• Experience with QuickBooks and Intuit Pro Series preferred.
• Demonstrated desire to learn accounting principles and develop strong client relationship skills

Role Details and Benefits

• Status: Full-Time
• Location: In Office/Hybrid – Chadds Ford, PA
• Flexible hours; proper work-life balance during busy season
• Upward mobility if right fit; CPA licensure assistance
• Salary: $60K-$75K based on experience level