Staff Accountant

Staff Accountants primarily support the Firm in the preparation of income and other tax returns, financial statements and client accounting. Staff Accountants will work under the direct supervision of other Firm members and will have limited client contact.

General Description

  • A Staff Accountant will have the responsibility to:

  • Prepare income tax returns

  • Prepare financial statements

  • Conduct limited tax and accounting research

  • Become involved with the local and professional community

  • Generally support the operation of the Firm

  • Obtain their CPA certificate

Skills Needed

  • A working knowledge of accounting principles

  • A strong desire to learn and to grow within the profession

  • A willingness to learn

  • Ability to communicate in a straightforward and professional manner

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Time management skills

  • Ability to resolve conflict

Specific Qualifications

  • Two years of experience in a CPA firm

  • The formal qualifications necessary to sit for the CPA exam