Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a Financial Services team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position supports a range of tax and accounting activities for individual and business clients, combining hands-on financial work with client interaction. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting knowledge, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review tax filings for both individual and business clients with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

- Support tax strategy and year-round compliance efforts by assisting with planning activities and regulatory requirements.

- Handle core accounting tasks such as maintaining books, recording transactions, and drafting financial statements.

- Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and credit card activity to ensure complete and accurate records.

- Organize, update, and maintain client financial information and supporting documentation in a consistent manner.

- Communicate directly with clients to collect required records, clarify financial details, and follow up on outstanding items.

- Monitor adherence to applicable federal and state tax and accounting rules across assigned work.

- Contribute to advisory and consulting projects by assisting with analysis, reporting, and client deliverables. Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience, with prior exposure to public accounting preferred.

- Demonstrated experience preparing tax returns for both individual and business entities.

- Strong understanding of core accounting concepts, financial reporting, and standard bookkeeping practices.

- Familiarity with general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.

- Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and related compliance requirements.

- Proficiency with accounting and tax software; experience with Quick Books and Ultra Tax is advantageous.

- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to work effectively across multiple assignments.

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