Staff Accountant
Job Description:
Under direct supervision of Senior Staff Tax Accountant and Tax Manager, prepares tax returns and researches tax questions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process month-end balancing and journal entries
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
- Complete the month-end process
- Prepare personal tax returns
- Prepare corporate, partnership, and fiduciary returns
- Prepare extensions
- Prepare basic amended returns
- Prepare personal tax projections
- Assist with Financial Statement preparation
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Utilize and develop basic understanding of various tax programs and tax software
ex. Go Systems, BNA, Checkpoint/ RIA, Practice, CSA -
Work with confidential client matters
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Working knowledge of Accounting Principles and AICPA Professional Code of Conduct
- Detail oriented
- Organized
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work on many different projects at one time
- Excellent human relations, communication, oral and written skills
Software Requirements:
Excel, MS Office, Quick Books, Go File Room, Go System Tax RS, CSA, Practice
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus three years of related experience
- Actively studying and preparing for CPA certification
