Staff Accountant
About The Position
You're early in your public accounting career with at least one busy season under your belt, and you're deciding where to build your foundation. At a big firm, you'd spend your first two years on one slice of one workpaper. Here, you'll see whole engagements: business returns, individual returns, the accounting work behind them, and the client conversations that tie it all together. That breadth is the fastest way to gain the knowledge to become a great accountant. This is a true development role with a visible path: our staff accountants typically advance to senior level within 3-5 years. You'll know what's expected at each step, because we'll map it with you through structured career goal planning.
Requirements
- 1+ years of public accounting experience
- CPA, EA, or active CPA candidate
- Foundational competency in general accounting; tax preparation experience is required
- Curiosity and a willingness to tackle unfamiliar challenges
- A proactive mindset. You flag questions early, follow up without being chased, and don't wait to be told what's next.
Responsibilities
- Prepare business and personal tax returns across a varied client base — real estate, medical, start-ups, etc.
- Handle general accounting work and balance sheet reconciliations for business clients.
- Sit in on client meetings and see full engagements end-to-end, not just the inputs
- Learn directly from seniors, managers, and partners who review your work and tell you why.
- Grow into tax research and multi-state work as your skills develop.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid CPE and association memberships
- CPA certification bonus
- Firm outings and team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
