Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a remote team. This role is a good fit for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of public accounting experience who can work independently across tax, accounting, financial reporting, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for partnerships and S corporations
• Prepare individual income tax returns as needed
• Perform bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation for small and mid-sized business clients
• Review general ledger activity, identify accounting discrepancies, and prepare appropriate adjusting entries
• Maintain accurate accounting records using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
• Manage assigned projects and accounting responsibilities while meeting multiple deadlines
• Collaborate with leadership and team members on tax, accounting, reporting, and special projects
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and support ongoing client and business needs in a remote work environment

Requirements

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience required
• Experience preparing partnership and S corporation tax returns
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online
• Experience with quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting
• Ability to identify accounting issues and make appropriate corrections and adjusting entries
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines in a remote setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Client-service mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or progress toward CPA licensure is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid time off

Location

• Remote