Assurance Staff - Charleston

Smith & Howard•Mount Pleasant, SC

19h

About The Position

In our Assurance Staff role, you will need to demonstrate professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing “above and beyond the call of duty” if necessary. This will include planning and preparing supporting workpapers, as well as identifying value-add suggestions for client utilization. Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation’s top accounting firms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program
Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment

Nice To Haves

Completion of the 150-credit hours necessary for licensure, highly desirable

Responsibilities

Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA.
Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing “above and beyond the call of duty” if necessary.
Audit preparation; trial balance and lead sheet setup; creating, updating, and analyzing schedules and spreadsheets; verification of accuracy of client accounting records; updating financials and gaining an understanding of our client’s businesses.
Performs and documents accounting services to include recording journal entries, general ledgers, reconcile bank accounts and other G/L accounts as necessary; prepare payroll and sales tax returns, prepare property tax returns, and prepare simple financial statements, etc.
Be aware of current developments and new pronouncements.
Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers and partners.
Identify value added suggestions from audit and reviews for client utilization.
Meet chargeable hour goal.
Participates in internal training, as appropriate.
Pass CPA Exam if not already completed.