Accountant (FT)

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns for individuals and various types of corporate entities including but not limited to C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, etc.
• Tax Compliance (Domestic & International).
• Support in audits, review and compilation of books of the clients.
• Transaction data entry, account reconciliation, general ledger write-up and journal entry preparation for adjustment of books as required by US GAAP.
• Period-End Close Process Management.
• Preparation of payroll, sales tax, and other miscellaneous business filings as requested.
• Compilation, Analysis, and Presentation of Financial Statements.
• Reconciliation of Bank Accounts, Credit Lines, & Loan Payments.
• Manage Integrity of Accounting and Transaction Software Systems & Processes.
• Effective workpaper preparation in compliance with firm standards and procedures.
• Research and resolution of accounting and tax issues for clients.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, finance or related field is preferred -- CPA or CPA Candidate is a definite plus!
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm: Accounting, business tax returns and/or individual tax returns.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, as well as financial statement and tax preparation software -- experience in QuickBooks and Creative Solutions/UltraTax or other relevant accounting/tax software.
• Ability to multi-task and be agile while maintaining attention to detail.