TITLE: Staff Accountant

Staff accountants have demonstrated an ability to capably perform the functions of a staff assistant and to take on certain more complex tasks. Staff accountants are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Essential Functions:

1. Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
2. Reconciles accounts to control accounts.
3. Performs schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
4. Performs audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
5. Prepares payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
6. Assists in proofing financial statements, tax returns, and other documents.
7. Performs other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Other Functions

1. May be given senior level responsibilities or planning and scheduling engagements.
2. May be required to perform all phases of an engagement including report writing and tax return preparation.
3. May supervise other staff accountants.
4. Such other duties as may be assigned.

Education, Experience, & Skills Required:

1. Associate degree in accounting or Bachelor's degree in accounting, or acceptable work experience.
2. Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program, and calculator.
3. Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.

Working Conditions:

1. Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
2. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
3. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 52 hours per week.
4. Minimal hazards, general office conditions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers or partners to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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