CPA Staff Accountant; Accounting Firm

The ideal candidate will bring 3–4 years of accounting experience—preferably within an accounting firm or business‑services environment—and will be responsible for performing comprehensive monthly accounting functions for a diverse portfolio of clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• CPA License (Active) required.

• Managing full‑cycle accounting for 20–40 clients per month, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Recording financial transactions, posting entries, and maintaining a complete, organized set of business records.
• Preparing, reviewing, and finalizing financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Performing bank reconciliations, as well as reconciling sales tax, payroll tax, and 401(k) accounts.
• Completing adjusting journal entries to ensure accuracy and alignment with supporting documentation.
• Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payments, payroll, and ad‑hoc checks with precision and confidentiality.
• Utilizing Quick Books and Quick Books Online for day‑to‑day bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial reporting.
• Monitoring financial activity and producing timely, accurate reports for internal review and client delivery.
• Collaborating effectively with other accountants and business professionals to support client needs and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicating proactively with clients regarding required documentation and deadlines to ensure smooth monthly bookkeeping workflows.
• Reporting to the Accounting Manager and providing complete, accurate work papers and financial packages for review.
• Upholding professional standards when interacting with clients, vendors, and internal teams while protecting sensitive information.

• Technical Expertise:
  Full‑cycle accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, month/quarter/year‑end close, GAAP compliance.
• Software Proficiency:
  Quick Books/Quick Books Online, Excel, ERP/accounting software, payroll and tax systems.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial data review, process improvement.
• Communication:
  Client and team collaboration, reporting, explaining financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Ethics & Confidentiality:
  Handling sensitive financial data, compliance, professional integrity.

• Record financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Work with 20-40 clients per month.
• Reconcile sales taxes, payroll taxes, 401(k), and bank accounts at the end of each month.
• Monitor financial transactions and reports.
• Adjusting journal entries.
• Complete financial statements and balance sheet for 20-40 clients per month.
• Process accounts receivable and payable.
• Process vendor, payroll, and other ad‑hoc checks.
• Understand general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Work with a team of accountants and business professionals when necessary.
• Handle monthly payroll using accounting software.
• Maintain and record a complete and systematic set of business transactions.
• Reports to the accounting manager and provides all reports for review.
• Inform clients of important paperwork and documentation needed to complete monthly bookkeeping needs.
• Ability to close the books for the end of the month/quarter/annual.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance from an accredited 4‑year University required.
• Valid CPA License.
• Professional demeanor in handling various stakeholders (clients, vendors, fellow employees, and other outside parties).
• Minimum 3‑4 years of accounting experience, preferably within a business‑services environment.
• Able to prepare, review and understand financial statements, balance sheet, and income statements.
• Knowledge of Quick Books and Quick Books Online accounting software.
• Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Experience managing business paperwork and accounting for a large company.
• Professional understanding of the best accounting strategies and advanced computer skills (including Excel and other Microsoft products).

We are a work‑to‑life balanced company and offer a competitive compensation package for our team!

Job Type: Full‑time

Physical Setting:
Office (In‑Person)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.