Staff Accountant (CPA Firm)

Company: Freedman & Co., CPA, PC
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

About Our Firm:Founded in 1991, We are a boutique certified public accounting firm with offices in New York City, NY and Plantation, FL serving an impressive roster of clients. Our clients, both individuals and commercial, are extremely sophisticated and accordingly so is the work we perform for them. The work includes traditional accounting, auditing and attestation services, tax planning and preparation, estate planning and client specific consulting, to mention just a few.Staff Accountant Job DescriptionWe are looking for a diligent staff accountant to join our firm. The staff accountant's responsibilities include maintaining clients' financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with and or preparing corporate, partnership, individual, and not for profit tax returns, and preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will also be assisting the manager as needed and respond to information requests by mangers and or clients.To be successful as a staff accountant, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). An outstanding staff accountant should also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.Staff Accountant Responsibilities:Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes.Contributing to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.Ensuring compliance with GAAP.Working knowledge of Quickbooks.Preparing tax returns including payroll tax and sales tax.Assisting the accounting manager as needed.Staff Accountant Requirements:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.2+ years of public accounting experience.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Working knowledge of GAAP.Strong numeracy and analytical skills.Good problem-solving and time management skills.Highly organized and detail-oriented.

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