One of our core objectives is to select, develop, and retain people who will thrive in our environment and will realize their own personal career goals. We are looking to hire people who are passionate about our business and to help them realize their goals.
Achieving your goals
When you join Smith, Watson & Company you begin your future with a group of dedicated professionals committed to your success. Our best assets are our professionals and we provide the training and tools necessary for their success. To achieve your goals means hard work and commitment. These qualities are expected of you at Smith, Watson & Company and they will get you a long way in short order.
Our commitment to you
To maintain an ongoing professional and personal development process for our staff, we have developed a mentoring program. The mentor serves as a resource for providing constructive criticism and advice to ultimately enhance your skills and work successfully within our firm's structure. The mentoring program is another facet of Smith, Watson & Company’s commitment to helping you succeed in your career path. In addition to our mentoring program, we will enthusiastically support your continued education based on your needs and goals as well as the needs of our clients.
Who you’ll work with
Our clients vary greatly in type and size. As a result, you will be involved in learning the intricacies of our client's business and their products and services. You are given the opportunity to work with clients in a variety of different capacities. You will not be limited to one aspect of accounting when dealing with clients; rather, you will be involved in all of the firm's service offerings.
Some of what we offer to you
Smith, Watson & Company provides an energetic and challenging work environment with a focus on the business of public accounting and the work – life balance of our people.
- Flexible work schedules, balance of busy season hours with time off during slower periods
- A mentor program for new employees
- Professional environment with opportunities for personal growth and career development
- On-going internal and external training
- Open door policy for communication within the firm
- Opportunities for challenging, diverse work
- Opportunities for client contact, field work
- Close working relationships with Partners
- Competitive comprehensive benefit package
- Reduced-hour opportunities at all levels within the firm
- Firm culture supports community involvement
As a Staff/Tax Accountant you will work to develop and sustain excellent client relationships. As a member of our team you will assist our clients by providing a full spectrum of accounting related services. You must be able to efficiently develop the technical skills necessary to assist in all tasks associated with accounting and tax engagements, including the preparation of various tax returns for our clients.
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred. Your unique relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under regular time deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with digital tools used in a paperless office environement a plus.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including 401(k) matching contributions, and new client bonus program.
