ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Staff Accountant, public accounting, signing bonus BJA332
Location: Arlington, VA. Remote to start, work in the office once it is safe.
Employee-oriented CPA firm needs an experienced Staff Accountant to join their team.
To be considered, you need to have at least 2 years’ experience with individual and corporate tax preparation, full cycle bookkeeping on the cash and accrual basis, expert knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Payroll, Word, Excel, Outlook and other accounting software.
CPA firm experience is desirable.
Requirements:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting
- CPA or CPA Candidate
- At least 2 years’ current tax preparation & accounting experience of Private Companies, High Net-Worth Individuals, Trusts & Not-for-Profit entities in a CPA firm
- Experience in with some or all these industries: nonprofits, government contractors, professional services and tech companies
- Knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Payroll Functions and Excel (Experience with Proseries, Checkpoint, XCM, Unanet, Deltek and OnPoint PCR a plus)
- An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets
- Great communicator, detail oriented, take charge personality
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of 1120, 1120S, 1065, 990 and 1040 tax returns
- Ability to maintain all business financials including A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliation of bank and credit card, bank deposits, and journal entries
- Ability to train on QuickBooks Desktop and Online
- File Sales & Use Tax forms
- File local tax forms such as Business License & Business Tangible Property tax returns
- Knowledge in accounting software such as QuickBooks and ability to train junior staff
- Financial Statement Preparation, which includes compilations and reviews
- Tax planning for individuals and businesses
- Ability to research and communicate tax and accounting regulations to assist clients on paying the correct amount of taxes and remaining compliant with federal, state and local governments.
The firm has a laid back, progressive work environment, and is dedicated to helping business owners succeed.
Compensation will be based on experience. $55K to $65K
The CPA firm has a strong teleworking program, 401k, health, dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, gym reimbursement and education reimbursement benefits.