PURPOSE
The Staff Accountant role is responsible for learning and applying their technical skills and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under close coaching and supervision.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills.
- Co-operative team player.
- Interest in business and commercial affairs.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops an understanding of the firm and the position.
- Develops technical skills on the job and through formal learning channels.
- Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
- Builds working relationships at peer level.
- Seeks to gain knowledge of clients’ business.
- Effectively documents work.
- Identifies task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner.
- Participates in office wide initiatives.
- Actively pursues self-development opportunities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform bookkeeping activities including recording income and expenses, bank and other account reconciliation, and adjusting journal entries.
- Preparation of payroll and payroll related tax deposits and returns including multi-state deposits and returns.
- Preparation of sales and use tax returns including multi-state returns.
- Preparation of compiled financial statements including compilation reports.
- Staff preparation of individual income tax returns.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Demonstration of technical skills.
- Quality of work output.
- Integration into the team.
- Meeting assignment objectives.
- Client satisfaction.
- Participation in firm wide initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Minimum of an Associates degree in accounting or related experience.
- Developing technical knowledge regarding specific responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A general and growing knowledge of firm products and services.
- Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and tax preparation software as well as standard office equipment.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work two or more evenings and Saturday hours during tax season (January thru April) in addition to your regular hours?
- Have you previously worked for a public accounting firm?
Ability to Relocate:
- Watertown, WI 53094: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
