Public Accounting Manager

WFFA Advisors • Floral Park, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

WFFA accountants are specialized generalists, contributing to all aspects of the services provided by the firm, but developing niche specializations based on the clients with whom they work most closely. Managers are expected to handle clients from soup to nuts. They engage in tax, accounting, audit and advisory services, adapting their skillset to the requirements of their clients and leaning on the firm’s infrastructure and experienced personnel for training and guidance. Managers work closely with partners, associates and senior associates, engaging clients on a monthly, quarterly, annually or ad-hoc basis, and are regularly tackling a broad range of tasks in a variety of areas in any given week. Working at WFFA provides Managers with the opportunity to have a profound effect on their clients from day one.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of public accounting experience
• Strong technical abilities, including MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CCH's software suite is preferable (including ProSystem Fx Tax, Engagement, Document)

Responsibilities

• Have full responsibility for business clients, including tax, accounting, financial statement preparation and general advisory
• Review AND prepare business and fiduciary tax returns
• Review AND prepare complicated high-net worth individual tax returns
• Have a working, up-to-date knowledge of federal and state tax law and actively apply this knowledge to their clients
• Review clients' books on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Work with clients' controller/CFO to maintain the clients' accounting systems and processes
• Participate in the audit planning and engagement process
• Consistently demonstrate individual initiative and creative thinking
• Work as a team member, understanding personal and team roles
• Identify and address client needs and build and maintain relationships with clients

Benefits

• WFFA does not treat its employees like expendable drones who can be burnt out and replaced.
• A typical day ranges from 9:00 AM to 5:30/6 PM, and candidates can expect a busy-season that is significantly milder than that of a typical Big-4 employee.
• Employees are a long-term investment, and it is the firm's goal to create and nurture an environment where they can lay out and follow a clear career path as their experience and knowledge-base continues to grow.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage everyone to show up as their authentic selves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees