Audit Accountant

Position Summary

Purdy Powers & Company is a leading accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Portland, Maine dedicated to serving the needs of mid-size companies. Our goal is to help our clients grow to their potential by providing business services that deliver results. We are looking for exceptional candidates who also want to grow to their potential and would like to be part of a fast-paced entrepreneurial accounting firm.

If this describes the kind of firm you would like to join as an important team member, we invite you to visit our Web site @ www.purdypowers.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Understand the rules, regulations and code of conduct of the AICPA
• Progress professionally by working towards passing the CPA exam
• When assigned to financial statement engagements:

• Become familiar with FASB, GASB and AICPA pronouncements
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements
• Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the firm
• Assume responsibility for reviews and compilation of financial statements
• When assigned to tax engagements:

• Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations
• Obtain a working knowledge of research techniques and the various research sources available
• Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm
• Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Accounting majors are encouraged to apply if they are completing their degree by December 2022 and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
• Prefer candidates with an Accounting Degree and 1-3 years of experience
• Candidates with at least 150 credit hours at graduation are preferred, but not required
• Candidates interested in studying/preparing for the CPA exam are preferred, but not required
• Internship with a public accounting firm is a plus
• Degree in Accounting preferred
• Master’s of Science Degree in Accounting is a plus
• Strong compliance and accounting skills
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills
• Solid interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadline in a high-energy environment
• Leadership ability with a positive team player attitude

Benefits:

Benefits include a highly competitive salary, 401(k) & Employer Contributed Retirement Plan, Health & Dental Insurance, Section 125 Plan, Life Insurance, STD & LTD Insurance, generous Paid PTO & Holiday Time, Parental Leave and Paid Parking.

Purdy Powers & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Our Firm has an extensive Preparedness and Response Plan regarding COVID, we are following all CDC, OSHA, State, Federal and local guidelines and orders. We offer flexibility and work from home options when possible.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME