Staff Accountant - Tax and Business Services

Wegner CPAs•Madison, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the In-Charge, the Staff Accountant provides tax and various accounting services to clients. This role involves completing assigned tasks, utilizing accounting software for financial record-keeping, making adjusting journal entries, managing client data electronically, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and executing financial statement engagements. The position also requires preparing depreciation schedules, organizing workpapers, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Eligible to sit for CPA exam or working toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired.
Tax experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Don't have your CPA yet? No problem! We'll pay for it!

Responsibilities

Complete tasks assigned by the In-Charge.
Using a variety of accounting software to enter bills, prepare payments and record deposits.
Make adjusting journal entries.
Electronically import and export client data.
Reconcile cash and prepare bank reconciliations.
Prepare interim financial statements including supplementary schedules.
Prepare 1099's.
Prepare tax returns including 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040s, Sales Tax, Personal Property Tax and payroll.
Plan and execute financial statement engagements.
Prepare depreciation schedules.
Prepare and organize appropriate workpapers.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.