STAFF ACCOUNTANT -  Tax Accountant

Job Title:      Staff Accountant

Location:         Columbus, OH (Downtown)

Apply Here:   Infinite Management Solutions

About our client:                                                                                  

CLIENT STATEMENT:  A downtown Columbus CPA firm, was founded to help our clients achieve their financial goals through expert, efficient and timely accounting services. Our growth over the years is a testament to the personalized service that we deliver. Building long-term client relationships and trusted partnerships is what we do best.

We are committed to continuous learning and training, for both our firm’s leadership and all staff. In fact, half of our team are CPAs. Our top management group provides an uncommon perspective that extends beyond accounting and into the many industries and business segments that we serve.

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will directly report to the Senior Tax Accountant with dotted line reporting to Firm Tax Partner

The Staff Accountant will perform tax preparation and other tax related services, accounting, bookkeeping, compilations, reviews and other tasks as assigned by supervisor or management. Must respond appropriately to Firm clients, vendors, and internal requests from staff. Must exhibit a “Can Do” attitude in performance of job responsibilities.

Firm Performance Expectations:

• Complete tasks assigned by management in a timely manner
• Develop efficient work habits; work must be accurate, organized, and prompt
• Practice effective communication when completing all tasks
• Recognize how assigned tasks affect the final work
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the OSCPA
• Keep current on all professional pronouncements
• Maintain client and firm confidentiality and all proprietary information
• Represent the firm in a professional manner
• Follow the firm’s procedures and comply with the policies outlined in the Employee Handbook manual and Quality Control Procedures document
• Identify problem areas in the client engagement that need to be discussed and immediately bring to the attention of Firm Partner
• Ability to work overtime when the Firms needs dictate

Job Knowledge:

• Accounting and tax:
  • Knowledge of accounting and tax principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
  • QuickBooks experience and the ability to train clients on and offsite
• Mathematics:
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics and their applications.
• English Language:
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, etc.

Professional Development:

• Staff Accountants are expected to develop professional on an ongoing basis
  • Participating in continuing professional education – through courses, webinars and seminars
  • Must be willing to accept additional responsibility within the scope of Tax and Accounting Service Offerings
  • Must learn new technology introduced by the Firm

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum education required:
  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of basic accounting and tax principles.
• Computer experience with windows-based programs.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) along with the ability to pay strong attention to detail.

Working conditions

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The work environment changes with the client.  A large percentage of time will be spent indoors in an office atmosphere. On occasion, client work may require time spent in other conditions.

• Frequent same-day travel using a personal vehicle for work at clients’ offices, meetings, or seminars.
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at client’s, meetings, or seminars.
• Occasional overtime is required throughout the year.

CLIENT STATEMENT:  Every employee works for the Firm, not only for a particular supervisor or department. Accordingly, employees are expected to act in the best interests of the firm, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description.

Salary : $50,100 - $63,500