Staff Accountant I
About The Position
Under supervision, the Staff Accountant I will assist in audits, reviews, compilations; prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts and partnerships; conduct tax research and assist in tax planning; complete corporate accounting engagements; prepare financial statements and communicate as needed with reviewer, Manager or Principal. This position works extra hours during busy season. Essential functions: Performs all work according to the firm’s methods, policies and procedures Performs compilations, reviews and audits Prepares workpapers, business, and individual tax returns Performs tax planning for individuals and businesses (periodic and year-end) Prepares client and IRS correspondence letters Prepares return extensions as needed Prepares property tax returns Performs bookkeeping duties for businesses and individuals Sets up and organizes engagement binders Performs other tasks as assigned. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- BA or Accounting certificate and an understanding of the basic principles of accounting.
- 6 months exp and/or internship exp preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs all work according to the firm’s methods, policies and procedures
- Performs compilations, reviews and audits
- Prepares workpapers, business, and individual tax returns
- Performs tax planning for individuals and businesses (periodic and year-end)
- Prepares client and IRS correspondence letters
- Prepares return extensions as needed
- Prepares property tax returns
- Performs bookkeeping duties for businesses and individuals
- Sets up and organizes engagement binders
- Performs other tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
