Remote Staff Accountant - Public Accounting

Our client, a best-in-class accounting and business advisory firm, is seeking a Remote Staff Accountant to join their growth-driven company.

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of entry-level accounting assignments, demonstrating growing knowledge of tax and/or audit accounting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Efficiently and accurately prepares work papers; performs procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles to ensure accuracy and validity
• Prepares financial statements with appropriate notes
• Prepares a variety of tax returns including individual, corporate and partnership
• Participates in the preparation of routine correspondence and reports, the development or maintenance of spreadsheets, and the research of complex technical issues
• Develops general knowledge and understanding of tax accounting and/or the audit process
• Demonstrates ability to monitor work status to meet deadlines and quality control standards; appropriately prioritizes multiple assignments
• Demonstrates ability to identify solutions to problems; keeps appropriate parties informed of project status at all times
• Becomes familiar with firm policies, procedures and objectives
• Becomes familiar with clients' businesses and the unique aspects of each client's industry in order to begin establishing strong client relationships
• Actively promotes and facilitates teamwork
• Clearly and effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing

• 1-3 years of experience in a public accounting firm/CPA firm
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Accounting experience, preferably public accounting
• Tax preparation experience (individual, corporate and partnerships)
• Financial statement preparation experience (compilation, review, audit)
• Working knowledge of accounting systems and software 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to work individually and as a team
• Willingness to learn and be adaptive to changing priorities along with strong communication and customer service skills
• Dedicated fully-equipped home office space in order to work remotely

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits package

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications, please forward your resume and state what you would require on a salary basis.