Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Position Overview:

Staff Accountant is the entry-level position for professional staff members with minimal or no public accounting or specialized industry experience. The primary function of the Staff Accountant is to perform such functions related to accounting, tax, and other client services as directed by those professional members responsible for service completion. Performance is evaluated based on quality and accuracy of work, application of accounting and tax knowledge, and the ability to meet time and budget constraints, as well as client deadlines.

Essential Functions:

Records transactions in ledgers and prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer programs.

Reconciles accounts.

Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.

Performs computations of accruals, property, and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense. Prepares required schedules for same.

Calculates payroll tax, sales, or other local tax (if applicable), and prepares returns as needed.

Prepares personal tax returns in an accurate and timely manner.

Prepares business tax returns in an accurate and timely manner.

Follows review notes, making corrections as requested and minimizes future incidents of corrections.

Assists with proofing financial statements, tax returns and other documents (if applicable).

Communicates with clients and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.

Conducts research as needed.

Other Functions:

Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm’s Quality Control document.

Pursues continuing professional education and upgrading of accounting skills, including attending CPE, reading national, professional, and local business journals and publications, staying familiar with pronouncements from the IRS, Congress, the AICPA, etc. Maintains knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (as appropriate for position).

Achieves at least minimum annual productivity budget for chargeable hours, chargeable percent, and realization.

Begins to understand the importance of practice development and becomes involved in local civic, charitable, business, and other organizations.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Required Experience and Skills:

Ability to become proficient with computer tax programs, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.

Current knowledge of accounting principles and federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Required Education: Bachelor’s in accounting or related field

Required Experience: 0-2 years progressive experience in public accounting

License/Certification: CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred

Working Requirements:

Occasional travel for meeting with clients or to attend seminars or staff meeting using a personal vehicle is likely.

Out-of-town travel with overnight stay is possible.

Occasional overtime is expected throughout the year and heavy overtime is required from January through April.

Safety:

Minimal hazards.

General office working conditions.

May be required to lift files/boxes in the range of 10-20 pounds.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

We respect each of our employees’ unique abilities and are committed to offering an environment that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based off any of these characteristics.