Nichols & Company, CPAs is seeking a dynamic individual who wants to grow their career and deliver outstanding client service in a family-friendly, environment.

We’re currently seeking an experienced professional who has spent a minimum of 3–5 years working in corporate accounting or a public accounting firm. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills with proven experience in the delivery of quality client service. This position will support our business clients and the BizForward program. Flexible hours range from 20 to 40 hours per week during our regular business hours for the months of May through December, and 40 or more hours per week (Saturdays, as needed) during the months of February through April (tax season).

This is a great opportunity for someone who is career driven and enjoys working with a variety of small business clients.

The successful candidate will have:

A BA or BS in accounting, finance or a related field with 3 – 5 years of experience

QuickBooks or other general ledger software experience with an understanding of general journal entries

Computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Confident organizational and communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment

Natural curiosity

Ability to organize and prioritize

A friendly, collaborative personality

Experience in a client-facing role is a plus

Specific analysis includes, but is not limited to:

Strong understanding of QuickBooks (Desktop and Online versions) in order to analyze users' entries and make any appropriate adjustments.

Reconcile prior-year balances to prior-year tax returns or work papers to ensure they are correct, including Assets, Liabilities, Retained Earnings, and Net Income.

Identify fixed asset additions or dispositions and record them in our Fixed Asset software. Produce reports to record depreciation and amortization. Identify other potential assets that may have been booked to the Income Statement in error which may need to be capitalized.

Analyze balance sheet accounts, including outstanding loans, to ensure the proper balances are accurate and associated interest or other expenses are recorded properly to the Income Statement.

Reconcile payroll to actual reports produced by the payroll processor. Ensure wages, taxes, and other associated expenses are booked to the appropriate account.

Identify state and local city tax payments made throughout the year. Ensure current year payments tie to the prior year tax return, and identify estimates paid for the current year.

General Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysis including analyzing the variance of current year balances compared to last year within all of their accounts. Determine if major variances are correct. Review account detail to ensure expenses are recorded appropriately.

Make adjusting general journal entries as required.

General understanding of business income taxes.

This position is perfect for someone who would prefer to have the flexibility of 3-day weekends in the off-season. While a 401K is available after 1,000 hours, this position does not offer any additional benefits.